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Not sure if this should be here or car care but heck I'm new. Any suggestions for good engine cleaner/degreaser. Just trying to clean up a little until funds become avail. for paint/hoses/chrome.
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Find a place that will steam clean it for you. Comes out a lot better than any degreaser would
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Try some Simple Green. I've found that to work very well for me.
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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Simple Green gets my vote. Chuck 
1977 Dark Red/Buckskin
1995 Dark Red/Light Beige
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3M Makes a decent "Foaming" degreaser.
Check it out.
Check it out.
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Vette(s): 1972 base engine coupe. RPOs AV3, C60, M40, N37, N40, PO2, U79
For the really tough stuff, use plain old EasyOff oven cleaner. Caution, this is lye and is not good for chrome or other plated surfaces...or your skin. It will also strip the paint. For the more deleicate areas, Simple Green and a brush.
1972 Mille Miglia coupe
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HEY THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS. MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NOT REAL BAD, BUT COULD USE A LITTLE CLEANING. ONLY 56000 ON THE CLOCK, SO MOST OF THE ORGINAL PAINT IS STILL THERE. THANKS AGAIN.
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
I made the mistake of using Gunk on my engine. I also used hot water. It took off a lot of the paint with the grease. It cleaned up really good though. On my new cars, I use Fantastic and warm water. My engine in the 3 year old Durango that I sold, was as clean as a new one. Don't get it on the body paint though, it might streak... 
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