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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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GUNK engine degreaser is the bomb

Used it this weekend it was about time. My boy Jimmy showed me how to use it. Very simple to do and highly recommended.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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Re: GUNK engine degreaser is the bomb

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Used it this weekend it was about time. My boy Jimmy showed me how to use it. Very simple to do and highly recommended.
Yes it is.

I use it on all my gas powered things, even my gas R/C cars.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:14 AM
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Re: GUNK engine degreaser is the bomb

Originally posted by 2kprlmax
Used it this weekend it was about time. My boy Jimmy showed me how to use it. Very simple to do and highly recommended.
What did you cover up? Could you sorta explain what you did? I "know" what to do...but understanding what other people did is better for me. Spraying electronics is scary for me.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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Re: Re: GUNK engine degreaser is the bomb

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Spraying electronics is scary for me.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Re: GUNK engine degreaser is the bomb

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What did you cover up? Could you sorta explain what you did? I "know" what to do...but understanding what other people did is better for me. Spraying electronics is scary for me.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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I covered up my intake and my wireing for my HID's other than that everything was game. I went to one of those self car wash places and sprayed the GUNK on the engine let it sit for a while about 10 min then take the high pressure water system and spray it off. Then after you spray it off take a rag and dry it up.
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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I took pictures I am getting them devloped today so I should have them tomorrow
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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I believe it says on the can that the engine (or whatever is to be sprayed) shouldn't be hot... I don't know why, probably discolours it.

I used to use Gunk on my old 355, works great, and if there are any really gunky spots just let it soak then agitate it with a rag or brush, then rinse...
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Thats because Hot metal tends to not react well to cold water hitting it without cracking and whatnot. Anytime you clean the engine, it should be cold, or at least cool. Never clean an engine when its hot...
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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yup i was going to do it right after I had been driving for like an hour when I was with my boy and he was like hell no we had to wait til the car was cool.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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check out my home page pics of the engine after it was cleaned.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Can this be used for tar on the side skirts of the car or rims?
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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don't know all I know is the engine looks good. I have another question the rust spot on the engine how would you get that off or did you leave it/cover it up with paint or what?
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by 2kprlmax
don't know all I know is the engine looks good. I have another question the rust spot on the engine how would you get that off or did you leave it/cover it up with paint or what?
Try CLR, that may work.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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i just used simple green on my engine, cleaned it great!...
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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Same here, simple green also works great.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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does that GUNK engine degreaser have a website? i want to know where they sell it.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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is it ok to get the alternator wet?
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by Fosgate Fan
does that GUNK engine degreaser have a website? i want to know where they sell it.
Wal Mart... Advance Auto... Auto Zone... Pep Boys... Everywhere in the world sells it.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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avoid getting the alternator wet..
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