Cleaning aluminum block?

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Dec 15, 2008 | 05:54 AM

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KAILUAZ

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Cleaning aluminum block?

So my Crown Vic is just sitting here and the engine is starting to look nasty. The front of the engine block is getting all funky and crusty.
Anyone know something I can use to clean it up?
Thanks

Dec 15, 2008 | 07:35 AM

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91Notch

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Brake cleaner always does a good job.

Dec 15, 2008 | 08:37 AM

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to get it to a nice fresh look, media blast is pretty much the only way.

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Dec 15, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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+1

But I am still thinkin the motor is still in the car....dont know if I would want all that shit flyin around my engine bay lol.

The best way to really do it is to use and ultra sonic bath for aluminum parts.

Dec 15, 2008 | 09:15 AM

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Pressure washer?

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