Re: Re: Cleaning hoses, belts, etc.

From: Josh Battles (jbattles@bankfinancial.com)
Date: Thu Jun 19 2003 - 10:12:11 EDT


Easy off foaming oven cleaner works GREAT.... Just spray and wash
away...oula! done. Same basic concept as the tire foam method, then when
it's clean just hose it down with some sort of shining product like Gary
recommends.

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- Josh
Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L

""Gary Hedlin"" <ghedlin@theramp.net> wrote in message news:bcrpsh$qt6$1@bent.twistedbits.net... > > Well, this is a tricky subject, as i'm still experimenting on different > methods. I would use some engine degreaser and use a high powered washer to > rinse it (car wash is ideal). Just let the degreaser soak for at least an > hour before rinsing....dont be afraid to use the whole can! :) > > **DO NOT USE SUPER CLEAN OR SIMPLE GREEN** these are way too harsh for the > metal > > After everythings dry...get a can of stoners trim shine and spray everything > down. Don't wipe the stuff, just make sure you get everything with a few > thin coats. You should be happy with that. > > Another method I've used is by far the most simplistic. Buy a good size can > of tire foam, and cover everything with it. Then let it do its thing. You > may want to repeat the process, depending on how dirty it is. The only real > drawback is the shine doesnt last as long as the previous method, but its a > heck of a lot less work. > > Hope this helps. > > Gary Hedlin > President > Hedlin Web Designs > http://www.hedlin.net > "Dan Kramarsky" <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:20030619072212.27594.qmail@web41010.mail.yahoo.com... > > > > all: > > > > what do you use to clean and restore hoses in the engine bay? and is safe > for > > belts too or just hoses? > > > > -dan > > > > > > > > ===== > > Dan K. > > '92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.92 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, > Cruise, > > AC, & 110,000mi. mods: cool air induction, K&N filter, Autolite > 3924s > > > > future: M-1, Mopar PCM, 180* stat, Trans-Go shift kit, 3" Gibson > swept, underdrive pulleys, re-locating IAT sensor, and WC drop kit front > and rear > > > > __________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > > http://sbc.yahoo.com > >



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