RodneyA

Active Member

• Dec 28, 2014

• #1

I'm in the process of fulling rebuilding my 200tdi, I will be sending the block and large bits to my mechanic who has a large cleaner.





I'm wondering what's the best way to clean the auxiliaries, for example my injector pump is caked with mud and I'm a little nervous about cleaning it.





Any tips are welcome.

Chris

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 28, 2014

• #2

bung holes and steam clean it or wash it

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2015

• #3

Finally got around to cleaning it tho I only had 5 minutes then got a call from work.



Once I get all the **** off it and back to shiny metal is it safe enough leaving it like that or should I do something to protect it?

 

winchman

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2015

• #4

Dish washers are good but don't get caught!

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Jan 15, 2015

• #5

DO NOT put an injector pump in the dishwasher!
Soften the mess up with diesel, then rinse off with brake cleaner.

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2015

• #6

Hehe yeah lol, I've got the homes covered up while cleaning. I was just wondering if it's ok to leave the metal bare after cleaning or should I treat it?

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2015

• #7

Mosts of it is alloy so should not require any treatment.

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2015

• #8

Gave it another hour last night

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #9

Started cleaning the timing belt cover but have a little trouble cleaning the areas that are heavily pitted, any tips or shall I just keep scrubbing away with the drill and cleaning pads

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Jan 18, 2015

• #10

i just have at it with a pressure washer when it's in the vehicle, trying to avoid leccies

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #11

Oven cleaner, but have to say you do realise you are wasting your time as it will just end up filthy again?

 

RodneyA

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2015

• #12

I just want to give it a good clean so I can spray it silver for a nice smooth finish

 

greyhair

Well-Known Member

• Feb 10, 2015

• #13

I used a wire wheel attached to the drill it took me days to clean all the parts
but it was worth it