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[I_want_an_Omega]

At some point in the cars life it has suffered from an oil leak and the area around the oil filter and the front of the gearbox is covered in dirty engine oil.

The car isn't using any oil now and I had the cam gaskets done as soon as I bought her.

I'd like to get all the old oil off and am proposing to use spray on de-greaser (Cillit Bang ?), let it soak in and then pressure wash it off.

The car is in a garage and can be allowed to dry off before being started.

Any thoughts comments at all chaps?

My logic is that by getting rid of the old rubbish I can then see more easily if I have a new leak anywhere.

[RobG]

I used gunk on mine but used a hose pipe as I found the pressure more manageable than using a jet wash

[I_want_an_Omega]

It did the job ok then? Is Gunk available in a spray on form as I will be doing this from alternate front sides whilst the car is jacked up.

[Selseybill]

Am a bit old school being over a certain age and get slated for this but i use paraffin works a treat but highly inflatable.Gunk as good and a lot safer.   

[amba]

Gunk do an aerosol can,but it works out quite alot dearer than in a can.
I use a pump up garden type spray bottle with a mixture of liquid gunk and very hot water ,mixed about 50/50.
It is more controllable than a can and you can adjust nozzle for mist or srong jet.The hot water aides the action and makes it go alot further.
Then rinse off with a garden hose,not jet wash as again too fierce and difficult to control.
Just wondering how you got on replacing the rear subframe bushes you had planned for the weekend ?

[andyc]

for something like that i would use a couple of cans of brake cleaner and a stiff brush.

Use the first can with the brush to losen the crap and then wash off with the second can

Nice thing with brake cleaner is its self drying and you don't get wet..

Cheers
Andy

[rustym95]

shaving foam dose the trick, leave on the area for 10min then wash off with hose pipe. and kitchen degreaser is really good.

[I_want_an_Omega]

Gunk do an aerosol can,but it works out quite alot dearer than in a can.
I use a pump up garden type spray bottle with a mixture of liquid gunk and very hot water ,mixed about 50/50.
It is more controllable than a can and you can adjust nozzle for mist or srong jet.The hot water aides the action and makes it go alot further.
Then rinse off with a garden hose,not jet wash as again too fierce and difficult to control.
Just wondering how you got on replacing the rear subframe bushes you had planned for the weekend ?

Thanks for asking but - I didn't! 
I had the exhaust rear box done and the chap who did it advised that all the suspension bushes were sound so I thought that I's leave it a while. The car isn't going anywhere for the next few weeks so there isn't an issue and £££ saved at an expensive time of year.

[I_want_an_Omega]

shaving foam dose the trick, leave on the area for 10min then wash off with hose pipe. and kitchen degreaser is really good.

Good one  - thanks Rusty mate

[I_want_an_Omega]

for something like that i would use a couple of cans of brake cleaner and a stiff brush.

Use the first can with the brush to losen the crap and then wash off with the second can

Nice thing with brake cleaner is its self drying and you don't get wet..

Cheers
Andy

Thanks Andy

[I_want_an_Omega]

Some great ideas guys - many thanks

[holtender]

For oil stains on the Drive, squirt neat Fairy Liquid on the oil patch leave to soak in for a few days and when it rains you will be amazed how clean your drive can become.

[tigers_gonads]

mix a bit of soap powder in with that 

give it a scrub and rince with boiling water out of the kettle 

does the job and believe me, i've had plenty of pratice 

[I_want_an_Omega]

Does Vinegar do anything on oil? I seems to be treated as a wonder cure or most things.

[PhilRich]

Does Vinegar do anything on oil? I seems to be treated as a wonder cure or most things.

Vinegar is excellent with chips oil IMHO