Degreaser that actually works?

ZedTeeT · 7th July 2017, 10:12

The intercooler O-rings on my ZT had failed a long time before I got it as there is oil gunk all over the engine bay around that area and its a real gooey mess. Can anyone recommend a good degreaser that actually does what it says it will.

Jay

Yella Fella · 7th July 2017, 10:15

I use BBQ cleaner for normal oily/greasy residue but it may not be enough for gooey mess that you describe. Worth a try.

Arctic · 7th July 2017, 10:22

Astonish Car Care Engine Degreaser lots of the small car shops will sell it, cost is from 99p to about £1.49 and works

Alikris · 7th July 2017, 10:55

Aldi Kitchen cleaner or Mr Muscle kitchen cleaner. Spray lots on, leave a few minutes to dwell and soak in, agitate with paintbrush, rinse off with hose or jetwash.

Works for me . . .

Ali.

Eddy600 · 7th July 2017, 11:56

Go to screwfix and buy the no nonsense degreaser comes in a 5 litre bottle around £12 use it neat or dilute it, brilliant stuff spray on and leave to soak in or give it a scrub if really oily and then rinse off

HarryM1BYT · 7th July 2017, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alikris

Aldi Kitchen cleaner or Mr Muscle kitchen cleaner. Spray lots on, leave a few minutes to dwell and soak in, agitate with paintbrush, rinse off with hose or jetwash.

Works for me . . .

Ali.

Be careful with a jet wash around engine connections and components.

SCP440 · 7th July 2017, 12:05

Brake cleaner is an amazing degreaser but the fumes can be a bit over powering in a confined area and on a warm to hot day it can evaporate quickly.

I usually soak a cloth in the stuff and it can work well at cleaning parts. Ware gloves though as it will take the grease out of your skin.

good_mojo · 7th July 2017, 12:11

Surfex HD from Bilt Hamber works well for me in most degreasing jobs.

7T5 · 7th July 2017, 12:18

Autoglym engine cleaner, or Autosmart G101. The bonus with the G101 is you mix it yourself, so you can use it on interiors, wheels, arches and lots of other things too.

mininuts · 7th July 2017, 12:30

Always used Jizer by Swarfega......brilliant stuff that we used to use at the quarry for parts cleaning.
Really does work!

7th July 2017, 10:12	#1
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Degreaser that actually works? The intercooler O-rings on my ZT had failed a long time before I got it as there is oil gunk all over the engine bay around that area and its a real gooey mess. Can anyone recommend a good degreaser that actually does what it says it will. Jay __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Astonish Car Care Engine Degreaser lots of the small car shops will sell it, cost is from 99p to about £1.49 and works __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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Alikris Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Connie SE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Vindolanda, Northumberland Posts: 539 Thanks: 111 Thanked 153 Times in 105 Posts	Aldi Kitchen cleaner or Mr Muscle kitchen cleaner. Spray lots on, leave a few minutes to dwell and soak in, agitate with paintbrush, rinse off with hose or jetwash. Works for me . . . Ali. __________________ Vicky: born Thursday, 15th April 2004 @ 08:20:55. The 95,246th 75 to be produced, and the 4,783rd 75 in British Racing Green Pearlescent.

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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Always used Jizer by Swarfega......brilliant stuff that we used to use at the quarry for parts cleaning. Really does work! __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Go to screwfix and buy the no nonsense degreaser comes in a 5 litre bottle around £12 use it neat or dilute it, brilliant stuff spray on and leave to soak in or give it a scrub if really oily and then rinse off

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Brake cleaner is an amazing degreaser but the fumes can be a bit over powering in a confined area and on a warm to hot day it can evaporate quickly. I usually soak a cloth in the stuff and it can work well at cleaning parts. Ware gloves though as it will take the grease out of your skin.

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good_mojo Loves to post Facelift Rover 75 Classic CDT auto and Connoisseur SE 1.8T Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ferryhill Posts: 399 Thanks: 113 Thanked 110 Times in 83 Posts	Surfex HD from Bilt Hamber works well for me in most degreasing jobs.

7th July 2017, 12:18	#9
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Autoglym engine cleaner, or Autosmart G101. The bonus with the G101 is you mix it yourself, so you can use it on interiors, wheels, arches and lots of other things too.