Date:         18 Jul 1995 23:43:56 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Norman_Leong@BayNetworks.COM (Norman Leong)
Subject:      Re: Washing the motor

Jim B. asks about cleaning his motor:

>new motor is the generator and the tin.  I didn't get a chance to run 
>it to the carwash before I got started because it wasn't exactly in 
>running condition.  I am wondering if I could throw this thing in the 
>back of my dad's truck and take it to the carwash.  I wonder about 
>that flywheel and stuff sitting there.  It doesn't look like it would 
>like to get wet.  I just figured I could save my garage floor from a 

I've always used Simple Green with good results, but usually a warm
engine, not something stone cold.  It does a pretty good job degreasing,
and is biodegradable so it shouldn't kill off your lawn or your neighbor's
pets.  ;-)

You know, if you can find the FAQ for this (or other auto lists), you 
might want to see what other people say because I swear we've had
this discussion before...

good luck

Norman
norman_leong@baynetworks.com