how to clean gunk?

[teddyyyy]

i plan to rebuild my t18 tranny, after that i think it should at least look sharp from the outside. right niw it's got a thick, semi-rigid layer of black gunk all over. i tried the "engine degreaser " from autozone , doesn't work. I'll try acetone but since i work inside the garage in my home, i tend to avoid such flamable vapor



thanks

[knightfire83]

Power washer, is what I used. Then after it dries, all sorts of wire brushes in a drill for the stubborn spots. Rinse & repeat.

[thejunkman]

Try kerosene. I don't think acetone will do much for you. After you get most of the gunk off, try something like http://www.spartanchemical.com/products/product/652000.We use it as a degreaser at my work, it's awesome stuff.

[fastEdsel]

When you do your T18 make sure you replace your 2 nd gear synchro.

[DuckRyder]

Simple Green

Power washer...

[Calfdemon]

Simple Green

Power washer...

[tsherry]

Since I was going to rebuild mine, I just soaked it in teh parts washer of Simple Green. Worked like a champ.

[ponyexpress]

On my tranny, I used Oven Off oven cleaner. It works great. Spray it on and then hose it off. Good Luck

[70shortwide]

oil eater from costco... Ive used most of the degreasers and whatnot, Oil Eater is by far the best in my experience. I havent used on tough built up grime like youre talking about, but that'd be my first move.

Apply generously at 1:1, let soak for 20 mins or so, pressure wash. you'll likely need to repeat if youre trans looks like I am imagining.