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Gunk Engine Degreaser Foam

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KB Voodoo, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:12 AM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Good question: It has to be a COLD engine!!

    If you put it on a hot engine, it will dry right away and the foam won't do it's magic.
     
  2. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:17 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    This is going to be this weekend's little project :D

    Thanks Chad :thumbsup: looks good.
     
  3. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Anytime!!

    It's like getting a new engine for $5 :washing:
     
  4. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:25 AM
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    I have heard the B9 will not have any 6MT
     
  5. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:31 AM
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    And I just learned that I will never buy a B9.....
     
  6. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:33 AM
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    :laugh:
     
  7. Sep 13, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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    Oh yea time to give this a try!!

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1410629680.355958.jpg
     
  8. Sep 13, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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    Napa didn't have any. I will have to look somewhere else. I have been wanting to clean my engine for a while.
     
  9. Sep 13, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    When you rinsed, did you use regular garden hose or power washer?
     
  10. Sep 13, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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    Did you rinse it on your driveway, did it leave a big mess or stain the concrete?
     
  11. Sep 13, 2014 at 2:54 PM
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    Rinsed with a garden hose onto concrete driveway, then I hosed off the driveway. No residue left behind.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2014 at 2:56 PM
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    Use simple Green full strength and you will get it looking awesome!!

    DSCN0516.jpg
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  13. Sep 13, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    I agree with toofish2 simple green biodegradable:)
     
  14. Sep 13, 2014 at 4:45 PM
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    I use Simple Green or Purple Stuff in the fender wheels. Then you can hit it with a little tire foam for detail. I use Gunk and hot soapy water and a brush to clean under the hood.
     
  15. Sep 13, 2014 at 4:48 PM
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    Looks great! Explain your process por favor. Thanks
     
  16. Sep 13, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Dude. I am so gonna do this.
     
  17. Sep 13, 2014 at 4:59 PM
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    I dunno about simple green. I cleaned 3 engines with it a couple days ago and it left a lot of grease behind. Had to spray/rinse more than once and it still didn't get it all.I let it sit about 5-10 minutes between rinses.
     
  18. Sep 13, 2014 at 7:21 PM
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    Here is what I have been doing for the better part of 15 years when cleaning the engine bay.....

    1. I spray everything down with simple green let sit for about 20 minutes while I clean the wheels and tires.
    2. I then come come back with a SUPCO LINT CLEANING BRUSH RCB1 FOR CLEANING OUT REFRIGERATOR COILS to clean the hard to get areas along with a H.B. Smith Tools WDX77 High Pressure Hose wand Nozzle from Amazon.
    3. I then blow everything dry with an air hose then spray everything down with Adams in and out spray. then I use Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray Dressing to detail the wheel wells and some under carriage areas.
     
  19. Sep 13, 2014 at 7:26 PM
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  20. Sep 13, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    I did use gunk engine cleaner and I found that over time it turned some aluminum a gray color and hoses ended up having a faded white color to them...

    Some of the alloys used in the fittings in the engine bay have some make up other than aluminum.
     

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