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Aug 22, 2003 | 02:23 PM

Bronco2Nic

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I am currently rebuilding a 2.8L V6 from an 85 Bronco II. The engine leaked and burned a lot of oil so everything is coated in a thick layer of oil. Right now it is completly disassmbled so I was just wondering what would be a good cleaner I could get that doesnt cost a lot. A friend of my brothers said that I should use paint thinner but I dont know if he was serious or not. I was just wondering if somebody could help me with this. It would be much appreciated.

Aug 23, 2003 | 05:23 PM

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yeah you probably could use paint thinner, but you'd be better off buying a pail of engine degreaser or parts cleaner(not brake cleaner) and using an old paint brush and brushing it on and then rinsing it off with water.

Aug 25, 2003 | 09:57 PM

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Is brake cleaner bad for use as a cleaner because if it is im screwed!

Aug 25, 2003 | 10:00 PM

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not it's not a bad thing to use, there are just better products to use than brake cleaner.

Aug 25, 2003 | 10:01 PM

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not it's not a bad thing to use, there are just better products to use than brake cleaner. just make sure use some quality assembly lube if you sprayed down the engine internals with brake cleaner