Cleaning an alloy inlet manifold

The Mighty Quinn · 6th September 2014, 19:05

I have recently purchased one of these and intend to fit shortly to my 1.8T.
Any suggestions for the best way to clean beforehand? I have tried WD40, carb cleaner and white spirits but none can get rid of all the little spots..
Also, what's the best way of cleaning the inside of the manifold? And should it be hosed down/out before fitting, to clear any residue of these flammables?

Cheers.

suzublu · 6th September 2014, 19:32

Paint it Karl

Get some Hammerite in the colour of your choice

Jakey010 · 6th September 2014, 20:12

I bought one for my 1.8T and it was coated in the famous "mayo" I found blocking all holes bar 1 and pouring petrol in then give it a good shake about..m

Did perfect for me :-)

The Mighty Quinn · 7th September 2014, 10:11

Cheers for the info lads, petrol and Hammerite it is.. To be fair, it's pretty clean as is, but it's a good opportunity to tidy it up properly when it's off the car and apart.

6th September 2014, 19:05	#1
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Cleaning an alloy inlet manifold I have recently purchased one of these and intend to fit shortly to my 1.8T. Any suggestions for the best way to clean beforehand? I have tried WD40, carb cleaner and white spirits but none can get rid of all the little spots.. Also, what's the best way of cleaning the inside of the manifold? And should it be hosed down/out before fitting, to clear any residue of these flammables? Cheers.

6th September 2014, 19:32	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Paint it Karl Get some Hammerite in the colour of your choice

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Jakey010 Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 137 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	I bought one for my 1.8T and it was coated in the famous "mayo" I found blocking all holes bar 1 and pouring petrol in then give it a good shake about..m Did perfect for me :-)

7th September 2014, 10:11	#4
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Cheers for the info lads, petrol and Hammerite it is.. To be fair, it's pretty clean as is, but it's a good opportunity to tidy it up properly when it's off the car and apart.