I want to clean up my aluminum intake. It has years of oil and anti-freeze stains on it. What do you all use to clean them up.

Matt

hey Matt, how's it going?

I fould that Eagle "etching mag wheel cleaner" works great. Its easiest to pull the intake, but it can be done on the car if you keep it off the valve covers and other parts that you don't want to "etch". LOL

Anyway, all I do is spray the stuff on and scrub it with an old tooth brush and let it soak for about 10 minutes. Don't let any part dry out or it will get streaks, just spray it some more if it starts to dry out. Two or three times scrubbing it pretty good should have that intake looking like new.

You have to be very carefull with this stuff because it has like 3 different kinds of acid in it . . . don't get it in your eyes and wash it off right away if you get it on your skin . . .

Eric,

Thanks for the tip.

Are you coming out for Woodward this year? If so when are you coming over (Wed, Thurs, Fri nights? I rented Milan Dragway out Thursday night the 14th. Bring your buddy with the 427 Camaro.

Matt

Yes, I will most likely be there. Dates depend on how much time I can get off from work. Ron is also planning on going (427 Camaro) provided his car is back together - and it looks like it will be. Also, Tim will be there too --- he drives the 69 with the 327 I've rambled about from time to time. I will let them both know about Milan and see if they bite . . .

Is East MI Camaro Club still renting a lot on Woodward? If so and if there is room pls let me know how much and the details . . .

We were supposed to rent a lot but nobody wanted to cough up the $45 per parking spot. I tried to tell them that was the cheapest around. We had a sweet lot with 22 spots where we could come and go as we pleased, but no one would fork over the cash. I will let you know if something turns up.

Where are you staying for Woodward weekend???

Matt

Yeah $45 is a bit steep. I might just try my luck at getting a spot further north where traffic thins out a little.

Any special event at Milan? or is it just a test and tune session? We ought to do a gamblers race or something so I have a chance at winning my gas money back again ;)

I'm staying with my inlaws in Dearborn Heights . . . If I'm nice to them they might actually watch my kids so the wife and I can cruise. Tim and Ron I think are staying at a Red Roof in the Warren area.

I have used a few things with good luck. The first one is good carb and choke cleaner. It gets the first layer of grit off and removes the oily crap on the surface. After that I use the orange go jo hand cleaner . It works great and is dirt cheap. Give it a try!

Not an answer to your question but I paint mine the engine color. You get function, good looks and a little stealthy look because at first glance it looks stock.

Just an idea if it will not come clean. On a new intake I have used "PLASTIKOTE" clear engine paint and had good results for a few years. I clean my enigine off alot though and I think it helped. I have seen other brands used and not work as well.

Joe

high pressure wash at the self car wash works great!

joe c

When I bought my new air gap manifold I wanted to make sure that it always looked new. What I did was paint it with Dupli Color aluminum paint, with ceramic. I was worried that it might make it look cheezzy but I don't think it does at all. After 2 years it still looks great. I don't really clean my engine often because I only drive about 5000 mi a year, but when I do clean it I use simple green and what ever is on there just rinses right off. Just my .02
Dan.

the eagle one product is about the best thing I`ve been able to find for cleaning aluminum. that stuff really works great. one thing you need to know about using it is to not get it on you. it is an acid and can harm you. also, after spaying the part and scrubbing it if needed, you will need to rinse it with a strong force or water to make sure you get all the pores of the aluminum clean, such as with a pressure washer. aluminum is very porous, especially cast aluminum, so you will need to blast it with water thoroughly. painting it with duplicolor aluminum color is another very good option. it looks just like bare aluminum and holds up very well on intakes.

If you have the time and energy,I think
the very best way is to take it off and have
it bead blasted.
With an intake gasket set and the labor
for the bead blasting it should cost about
75.00.( in my area anyway)
I think it is well worth it.