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Jim Macklow (Macklow)
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Username: Macklow

Post Number: 5
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

My 1995 has been leaking fluids of various colors over its lifetime. I now have some new ones that I'd like to trace to the source.

What's the best way to clean off all the old grime and dirt-filled oil that covers the engine, transmission and transfer case?

High-pressure spray at the local car wash?

-Jim
 

ed petrush (Exp)
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Username: Exp

Post Number: 62
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 04:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

a good degreaser is what you need to start with.. I would be carefull with the high pressure washer.. it has the ability to put lots of water where you don't want it.. If you have any access to a steam cleaner.. this would be ideal...

make sure to avoid direct spray onto ANYTHING electrical. Simple Green seems to do the trick for me.. it also helps if the engine is still warm...

 

Greg French (Gregfrench)
Senior Member
Username: Gregfrench

Post Number: 536
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I usually use Purple Power and high pressure sprayer. Works great, and I have found the source of many a leak.

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