How do i clean an engine?

Question

I want to get all the dirt and grime off my engine on my 91 Camaro RS.. i dont want to disassemble anything (unless it's small) i just need to know a good cleaner to use and if it's ok to hose the area off afterwards.... also whats a good way to the the hard to reach places?

Answer 1

Coat it really good with engine degreaser and let it sit.  Use kerosene and a stiff brush to get any really thick - baked on stuff off.

Cover your carb, distributor, air filter, and then use a pressure steam cleaner.

Afterwards, pull your spark plug wires and let everything dry out real good.

Answer 2

ENGINE BRITE degreaser at most stores, get your engine hot, shut it off spray the degreaser liberally all over the engine, let it sit a bit, then hose it off, repeat as necesarry

Answer 3

Simple Green, but reallly wrap the coil and distributer.

Answer 4

any auto parts store carries "engine degreaser"...warm engine spray on let sit hose off

Answer 5

DO NOT use kerosene. This is a recipe for disaster. Buy some gunk engine brite, or simple green (more environmentaly friendly).Follow instructions on product. Apply to a warm, not hot, engine. If you have especially bad grease buildup, use a stiff bristle brush to loosen it after letting it soak. Rinse well and enjoy your clean engine.