off topic...cleaning a LS2 intake manifold, need help.

[5pointohh]

Hey guys, a buddy gave me a LS2 intake manifold that I'm swaping on my 5.3 LS that's going into my 56 Ford F100. The LS2 motor it was off of was blown to hell, theres metal shavings, oil, and parts of pistons in the intake. The intake isn't damaged however, but its coated with oil so all the metal fragments are sticking to the inside of the runners and intake. Ive tried soaking it in hot soapy water, but that's not really helping. Would soaking it in mineral spirits hurt the plastic? I'm thinking it won't. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

 

[TheVikingRL]

I would probably try soda-blasting it. But I don't think mineral spirits would hurt that type of plastic unless you let it soak forever.

 

[99cobrablack]

Nvm plastic try soaking in solvent like gas diesel.

 

[oldmodman]

Is the intake aluminum?

If it is try some brake or carb cleaner. Those products will eat through any grease or crud.

If it's plastic you may have to resort to GUNK Cleaner and a pressure washer.

 

[RedRocketMike]

Run a air compressor to shut off, hopefully 140 PSI, blast air through it with a blow gun.

 

[RedVenom48]

See if a local speed shop could hot tank it for you? Water solvent would help loosen up the gunk oily crud very well. I honestly love my safetykleen water solvent tank at work!

 

[6.0GTO]

Is the intake aluminum?

If it is try some brake or carb cleaner. Those products will eat through any grease or crud.

If it's plastic you may have to resort to GUNK Cleaner and a pressure washer.

Right here. I cleaned my old GTO factory and FAST intake with brake cleaner. Works great. Rinsed with hot water when I was done.

 

[bluebosss197]

Nvm plastic try soaking in solvent like gas diesel.

Diesel would be better. It's like cleaning the cankcase on an old vehicle with diesel.

 

[5pointohh]

thanks for the help guys, the intake is plastic. I will try some brake cleaner when I get home this evening. Ready to get this project moving, its been a long process in the making!

 

[Tylerc]

Brake clean eats plastic so be careful, diesel is a better idea.

 

[Gravik]

I had my PI intake ran through a parts washer. Cleaned it up nicely.

 

[aarons04cobra]

brake cleaner ftw!