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Simple Green and a (new) toilet brush is my go to cleaning method.
Posted by: .jonah (4573) on 2015-08-10 21:04:47 In Reply to: Not ~3 miles from Jonathan, another B5 S4 motor pull project happened (started) this weekend posted by SUV on 2015-08-10 11:53:12	Share \| Report

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Not ~3 miles from Jonathan, another B5 S4 motor pull project happened (started) this weekend - SUV 2015-08-10 11:53:12 (690 views)
- Simple Green and a (new) toilet brush is my go to cleaning method. - .jonah 2015-08-10 21:04:47 (232 views)
  - Thanks. Anything that I should be careful not to get wet or soapy? - SUV 2015-08-11 11:53:10 (211 views)
    - in my opinion its a waste of time. - EddieWillers 2015-08-13 13:01:07 (189 views)
      - We've all got different opinions. Personally, I keep a clean engine bay in all my cars. - PKmode 2015-08-17 12:20:58 (159 views)
      - If you start with a clean slate, it sure does make short work finding any new leaks. - -TJ_c5's 2015-08-15 13:19:00 (238 views)
      - Only really oily part of my motor was just behind the leaking oil return line  -  JonathanSEA//S4  2015-08-19 02:16:50 (203 views)
        
        i agree with cleaning up grossly obvious amounts of sludge  -  EddieWillers  2015-08-13 14:57:52 (172 views)
        
        Yeah, a quick power-wash every month or so keeps it looking nice and more pleasant to work on.   -  .jonah  2015-08-13 15:29:54 (181 views)
        
        i would never power wash under the hood with the engine in  -  EddieWillers  2015-08-13 16:38:11 (172 views)
        
        Just stay away from the elecrical bits and use your head. If you get stupid with the washer..  -  JonathanSEA//S4  2015-08-13 21:52:58 (163 views)
        
        Maybe I'm just lucky, never had an issue.   -  .jonah  2015-08-13 19:22:05 (156 views)
        
        This is a good perspective. Aside from a couple seep spots and links from over the years, mostly  -  SUV  2015-08-13 15:02:52 (167 views)
        
        try not to get too ocd  -  EddieWillers  2015-08-13 16:34:20 (151 views)
    - Spray away, you're gunna re-assemble connections after cleaning w/contact cleaner & dialectric - JonathanSEA//S4 2015-08-11 16:52:11 (194 views)
    - All the connectors are pretty watertight. I've never had problems. (I pressure wash the bay too.) - .jonah 2015-08-11 13:43:23 (172 views)
  - SUV, I'm watching with bated breath here, I have done a lot of TB jobs, but have never pulled a - scottrS4Avant 2015-08-10 22:41:05 (251 views)
    - I just got new CHRA's for $325 a piece, Genuine UK built BW's not China knock offs - JonathanSEA//S4 2015-08-11 12:18:43 (342 views)
    - Thanks for the vote of confidence? - SUV 2015-08-11 11:51:21 (208 views)
      - getting the turbos off will still be challenging - EddieWillers 2015-08-13 13:04:12 (180 views)
        
        Yeah, that was one of the worst parts. Lots of torch heat and hope for the best. - bingS4 2015-08-14 12:16:26 (152 views)
      - Vote of confidence, hope, cheering you on, whatever helps you get it done.   -  scottrS4Avant  2015-08-11 13:42:44 (193 views)
        
        I was just debating this. I think no. It was done at 80k and I'm at 115k now.   -  SUV  2015-08-11 14:39:39 (182 views)
        
        i always replace the tbelt any time it comes off, other stuff leave alone  -  EddieWillers  2015-08-13 16:44:34 (159 views)
        
        I'm going to keep the fail points as few as possible in case I have issues.  -  SUV  2015-08-14 13:58:39 (153 views)
        
        Very helpful!   -  JonathanSEA//S4  2015-08-11 14:30:10 (172 views)
      - The other thing going in my favor so far is this is an optional pull... my choosing. - SUV 2015-08-11 11:56:25 (190 views)
- Sweet, meanwhile in camp Jonathan... - JonathanSEA//S4 2015-08-10 14:13:27 (301 views)
  - Man, and I am only doing a Tbelt/Waterpump/Reseal..... - QuattroJoe 2015-08-10 17:30:00 (263 views)
  - Appreciate it. Almost volunteered to 'help' to watch. - SUV 2015-08-10 14:36:29 (256 views)
    - get 2 big pry bars for the fuel pump, i wasn't able to get it out with flat head screwdrivers. - S4gasm (LotR) 2015-08-12 10:15:31 (189 views)
      - i used a long flathead and a hammer - EddieWillers 2015-08-13 16:48:13 (153 views)
    - Fuel pump's not *too* bad. Just siphon out all you can and set up a fan to blow fresh air into - bingS4 2015-08-11 06:12:12 (222 views)
      - the fuel pump is a f'ing scary job - EddieWillers 2015-08-13 16:41:06 (220 views)
        
        Throw one of these on your wrist - or ankle to get it out of the way. - bingS4 2015-08-14 07:58:34 (163 views)
      - Thanks, I'm using your write-up, and doing almost all the same work, less the rear bar. - SUV 2015-08-11 11:54:23 (309 views)
        
        Cool, good luck! - bingS4 2015-08-12 10:26:36 (160 views)
    - It's easy either way. Your trans mounts may be bonked, mine were... pop over if you like - JonathanSEA//S4 2015-08-10 22:00:24 (220 views)
      - What's your email / will you email me? I'd love to help / watch it go back together. - SUV 2015-08-11 12:30:30 (179 views)
- If you have the patience and time, it's definitely worth doing yourself. (At least once!) Enjoy the - Laszlo@034 2015-08-10 12:26:47 (320 views)
  - although not fun working on the ground I'm sure - -TJ_c5's 2015-08-10 17:09:04 (242 views)
    - quintuple the time for engine R&R if on the ground - EddieWillers 2015-08-13 16:49:50 (163 views)
    - Yeah a lift would make this much more enjoyable - JonathanSEA//S4 2015-08-11 12:19:37 (170 views)

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