Cleaning my intake manifold
06-03-2009, 08:30 PM
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Cleaning my intake manifold
hey everyone, just here to get some suggestions on how to clean my intake manifold. i tried gunk engine degreaser but its not tough enough... this thing is the origional and hasny been cleaned in 20 yrs. i have some gunk carb cleaner from the basket, would that do the trick or will it skrew it up? Also, the paint on the manifold is peeling, does it need to be on there or should i just strip it. Thanks a lot, without this forum id be a lost soul...
06-03-2009, 08:42 PM
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no the paint doesnt need to be there. its just paint. and your not going to screw it up by cleaning it. you should just take it off and take a pressure washer too it or steamer and then repaint it ford blue to make it look better
06-04-2009, 04:11 PM
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You don't need to sand it, take it to a car wash and use the degreaser function, should get it clean enough to paint. Any remaining loose paint can be removed with a wire brush. Paint with a rattle can.
No offense, but are you experienced enough to do an intake R&R? If you're not confident, don't do it. You can probably clean it up good enough for most people without removing it, again a good degreaser and wire brush (preferrably on a drill). You'll need to disconnect any wires and hoses that are in the way, so mark them well before removing so you know where they go back. A good picture before you start will help you get it back together as well.
No offense, but are you experienced enough to do an intake R&R? If you're not confident, don't do it. You can probably clean it up good enough for most people without removing it, again a good degreaser and wire brush (preferrably on a drill). You'll need to disconnect any wires and hoses that are in the way, so mark them well before removing so you know where they go back. A good picture before you start will help you get it back together as well.
06-04-2009, 04:29 PM
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the manifolds off, i did that about a week ago, im confident in that prosses im just not good with paints and cleaning. I appreciate your concern though. thanks for the help.
When it comes to being clean enough to paint, the surface is pretty rough. While cleaning it the entire bottom of the manifold turned orange, I cleaned it off hand it came back. Is this rust? is that normal?
When it comes to being clean enough to paint, the surface is pretty rough. While cleaning it the entire bottom of the manifold turned orange, I cleaned it off hand it came back. Is this rust? is that normal?
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06-04-2009, 09:55 PM
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That sounds like rust and it normal if you put water on it. I have an aluminum intake on mine, but the process of cleaning/painting is farily similar (except you can take a wire brush to yours). Here are some details/pics of what I did to mine:
http://www.fastbackmustang.com/Proje...keRenewal.aspx
The good thing about it is even if you are not good with cleaning and painting it is super cheap. You can take your time and redo it if necessary. Once you get the hang of it you will be cleaning and painting everything
Go to your local hardware store and get a hand wire brush, and I also recommend an assortment that you can put in a drill. They were a good investment for me as I have used the heck out of them. For painting I bought one of those $3 attachments for a rattle can. For me I can paint 100 times better and rarely have drips or runs in the paint.
Good luck.
http://www.fastbackmustang.com/Proje...keRenewal.aspx
The good thing about it is even if you are not good with cleaning and painting it is super cheap. You can take your time and redo it if necessary. Once you get the hang of it you will be cleaning and painting everything
Go to your local hardware store and get a hand wire brush, and I also recommend an assortment that you can put in a drill. They were a good investment for me as I have used the heck out of them. For painting I bought one of those $3 attachments for a rattle can. For me I can paint 100 times better and rarely have drips or runs in the paint.
Good luck.
