cleaning the engine bay

[e30symphony]

I have the engine out of my E30 at the moment and tried cleaning the engine bay the other day. I used engine De-greaser, that got off the oil and general dirt. Now i am left with the wax-oil or some other type of sealent, I tried using ''Concept'' '' Tar and Glue Remover'' but it didnt even disturb it. any ideas or knowledge would help.

Cheers, Colm

[Grantley]

When I cleaned the engine bay on a golf I owned i had the same problem, the best things I tried was carb or brake cleaner spray and Autoglym intensive tar remover wasnt bad. If it is wax oil or similar it might be worth pouring very hot water on the areas in question to soften it up, Good luck its worth the hard work !

[e30symphony]

I will try that, Thanks for the help.

Colm

[bryang]

A petrol and parrafin mix will remove it...

Obviously no naked flame etc etc! !

[DaveD]

try nitromors,,it doesnt affect the rocker cover or inlet manifold and does get most of the yellow off

[m-dtech]

try nitromors,,it doesnt affect the rocker cover or inlet manifold and does get most of the yellow off

keep away from plastic and paints though !

a dry steam cleaner is good investment.