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> On Nov 23, 2023, at 12:31 AM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > https://www.zoro.com/superclean-cleanerdegreaser-water-based-parts-washer-jug-1-gal-ready-to-use-nonflammable-citrus-101723/i/G3755692/ > ? > >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 11:28 PM G Mann <g2ma...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Try spraying the area down with some stuff called "Super Clean Foaming"... >> should be able to find it at your local FLAPS. Spray it on, hose it off, >> pressure washer, or steam.. >> I've found it works the best of anything to date... available in squirt >> bottle 32 oz size, or in gallon jugs , [can be diluted with water] and >> applied with a garden sprayer to cover larger surfaces.. >> >> I would suggest you elevate the car on the lift, lay down heavy plastic >> sheet, with something like sand bags to bolster and contain pressure spray, >> with a path out the door, then foam the underside with Super Clean, >> pressure wash , wash the plastic out the door, repeat as needed to get >> finally clean.. >> [Rain suit, with hood, full face shield, etc.. suggested] >> >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 10:13 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Strong work 💪 >>> Proud of you for getting it done! >>> >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>> Sent: November 22, 2023 4:32 PM >>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com >>> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>> Cc: ka...@striplin.net >>> Subject: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642 >>> >>> Completed it over the course of about 3 weekends. Spent 2-3 hours taking >>> it apart bagging up the hundreds of bolts in separate bags per section of >>> the job. Spend the whole next day, followed by the next weekend cleaning up >>> the top of the engine, in the valley, cleaning out the valve ports, and the >>> manifolds. This past weekend I probably spend 5 hours reassembling on >>> Saturday and another 4 hours Sunday. Car is back together and appears leak >>> free as far as I can tell so far. I appear to have a bad back pressure >>> sensor and I apparently didn’t get the intake air temp sensor clicked back >>> in as it blew out and broke it on the test drive. Put in a parts order to >>> start the same job on the GL next week. >>> >>> Currently I have the car up in the lift checking for leaks and the >>> underside is horribly grimy from all the oil. With it on the lift I’m >>> thinking about putting down drip trays, soaking it with engine degreaser, >>> followed by blasting it off with steam cleaner, then maybe red brake >>> cleaner followed by more steam. Anybody have any better ideas? >>> >>> Btw the HF steam cleaner is on sale for $89 currently. >>> >>> [cid:f479a59a-774d-4ff4-b98b-9e3a057c90c8@namprd11.prod.outlook.com] >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
