Best way to Clean (exterior) a 914 Transmission, I am about to have it Evil rebuilt (third one is a charm) and want to |
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Best way to Clean (exterior) a 914 Transmission, I am about to have it Evil rebuilt (third one is a charm) and want to |
Cupomeat |
Jul 9 2009, 03:51 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Any tips/advice for cleaning the exterior of a transmission?
I scraped and got most of the obvious road dirt off it last night, but I'd love to paint this one after it gets back from Doc. Evil's GearBox Summer camp. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/351.gif) I am afraid to use a pressure washer for fear of water ingress, and obviously, the least amount of chemicals the better. Thanks |
pcar916 |
Jul 13 2009, 09:12 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
Cleaning mag and mag alloys is done by many industry folks using Stoddards cleaner, which seems to be a mineral spirit blend of some sort. The original cases were, and still are, pickled (acid) first and coated with Tectyl. I can find it on the worldwide websites but it's only available in the US through Daubert Chemical as Tectyl 553. I can't locate a supplier that will sell small amounts.
http://www.daubertchemical.com/main.taf?er...productLineId=1 Since the coating is supposed to not only reduce oxidation, but also seal the case, I thought that maybe CRC had something. They do, but it's equally hard to find. It's a spray-on aviation sealer / anti-corrosion stuff. http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/content/pr...N=10200&S=Y It's hard to find too. Darned frustrating since I'd like to seal these cases with the same technology the factory uses! Both of these eventually wear off but can be reapplied. Anybody know a source for either one? |
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