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.

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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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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.