just making sure i didnt hurt anything....

[Foxfan88]

ok i got bored today so i spent a couple of hours cleaning some engine parts. I managed to get the timing chain and sprockets along with the pushrods looking almost new.

I took some degreaser from work, this stuff is DEGREASER, i mean its hardcore, you have to dilute it. I took a pan with some degreaser and put some water in it, and took some scratch pads and brushes and went to town, rinsed outside with a hose until it the water ran clean. Then used the air compressor to blow dry and wiped them good with a rag.


I didnt **** anything up did i???

 

[Car RamRod]

Cant say if you hurt anything. I doubt the chemical did, but the scrubbing may have. When Im working with really dirty stuff I usually put some gas in a bucket and soak it, then use a paintbrush to clean it up good.

 

[Foxfan88]

the pad i used wasnt too rough by any means. I was light and careful with it.

the look alot better though, when they are dirty they almost look like they are that brownish black color, but with some time cleaning there is a nice shiny silver under it

 

[DMAN302]

timing chain should be replaced anyway.

 

[TrophyHead]

I agree.....If your over 100,000 miles replace the timing chain.

 

[Car RamRod]

yea Im with them, I didnt even notice that part. Check to make sure the pushrods are all perfect also.

 

[Foxfan88]

not sure on the milage of the motor, all of it looked great...
i went back and coated the parts with some oil, for what reason i dont know but it seemed like a good idea...

 

[old_blue]

good idea to coat it with oil so no moisture gets to the bare metal and causes rust

 

[Anthony85stang]

If your got it apart to the timing chain its one of those "you might as well do it while your in there" kinda things so i would just replace it. I wouldnt worry about damaging anything by cleaning them though.

 

[sheff2720]

replace the timing chain anyway.. like everyone said its one of those things that if your there you might as well do it so it doesnt cause a major problem down the road.. and as for the pushrods.. just take a peice of glass and roll them along it.. if they roll with no problems then they should be ok