bonkas Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hey Guys, In preparation of putting my engine back together I need to cleanup some oily dirty parts (Oil Pickup, filter housing, misc parts from front and back of engine and tidy up rocker cover and sump to be vapour blasted., I dont have the resources at home to do this so hoping I can borrow some time using someones parts washer. Also if anyone knows a good way to cleanup old dirty bolts ready for re-assembly - I have them all in ice cream containers so if there is something I can soak the whole lot in - I am sure I have seen a thread on here somewhere about this and someone cleaned up a flywheel quite nicely just by soaking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Old dirty bolts get them zinc plated. Come up like brand new and costs stuff all to do it. Take them in covered in crap and pick up looking like new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 37 minutes ago, bonkas said: I am sure I have seen a thread on here somewhere about this and someone cleaned up a flywheel quite nicely just by soaking it? @Seedy Al put his rusty flywheel in citric acid to remove surface rust. I'm not sure if it still works when the parts are also greasy/oily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonkas Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Yeah my bits are a mixture of oil, dirt/oily mud and surface rust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Yeah the citric acid will remove some dirt etc. The key is scrubbing the parts a few times while soaking. But it all comes down to how dirty and oily. We actually used to clean up oily stuff with dome alkaline based cleaner sprayed on with a bottle and then water blasting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Vapour Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I can vapour blast the parts for you. Happy to.help. But I hate cleaning bolts. I can do them in the blaster but it kills my hands holding the bolts. Hot water and scrub. Then hit them with a wire wheel. 1 hour ago, 66gt said: Old dirty bolts get them zinc plated. Come up like brand new and costs stuff all to do it. Take them in covered in crap and pick up looking like new. Who do you use? Every one I have spoken to expect them to be pre cleaned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonkas Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 @Mr Vapour Yep I was considering sending them to you but I have some larger parts - Sump, Rocker Cover, few brackets, pulleys etc. Since they are really grubby I wasnt sure if I needed to get them spotless before any further process or if it's possible to vapour blast in the current state hence asking around if anyone has a parts washer as some bits are just grubby but will not need any further cleaning like oil pickup, few brackets and stuff.. @Mr Vapour how clean do you require the parts to be? I need to get them cleaned up to accept a new lick of paint before they go on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonkas Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, 66gt said: Take them in covered in crap and pick up looking like new. Thats the bit I like haha as I only have a kitchen sink available to me for cleaning, I dont think the Mr's will be too impressed with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, bonkas said: Thats the bit I like haha as I only have a kitchen sink available to me for cleaning, I dont think the Mr's will be too impressed with that Dishwasher works well. Just do it when the mrs is out 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Vapour Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Don't waste to much time scrubbing them. spray them with some degreaser let them soak for a bit then water blast them if you can. It.Just removes the heavy deposits. Keeps the machine cleaner. I will also need need to know what's being painted.and.what's not. I will do a media change and key those parts you want to paint. The normal finish is to smooth for paint and.you will need to.sand.after. Feel free to give me a call if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr Vapour said: I can vapour blast the parts for you. Happy to.help. But I hate cleaning bolts. I can do them in the blaster but it kills my hands holding the bolts. Hot water and scrub. Then hit them with a wire wheel. Who do you use? Every one I have spoken to expect them to be pre cleaned. Otahuhu Chrome Platers Huia Rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, bonkas said: Thats the bit I like haha as I only have a kitchen sink available to me for cleaning, I dont think the Mr's will be too impressed with that I’ve got a parts washer here at home. One of those Supercheap ones if it’s of any use. I’m in Mangere Auckland. I don’t use it fuckall as I find kero still does a bloody good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonkas Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/7/2018 at 22:44, 66gt said: Otahuhu Chrome Platers Huia Rd You don't happen to know who you spoke to there? I gave them a call but was told that is not a service they provide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gt Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I’ll find out for you on Friday as dropping more into get done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Petrol is good. Chuck ya small stuff into a bucket, let it soak and give it a shake around every now and then. The motorbike place beside midnight upholstery in hamilton (t straight) has a vapour blaster. Dunno what they would charge to clean em up but worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonkas Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 @66gt Did you end up dropping your stuff to them today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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