piston cleaning

[bac2ba6]

Not to much a tech issue but im half way through a complete rebuild of a type1 engine and the pistons could do with a bit of a clean and de cokeing , they havent covered many miles since they were new (4000) ish miles maybe so the cokeing isnt too bad but may aswell clean them before they go back in , whats best to use on them , i have used parrafin and "GUNK" on the case with good effects but not sure what to use on the pistons themselves , any suggestions, tips most welcome

 

[67panel]

found carb cleaner good for skirts and ring grooves

 

[dlscott1974]

mr muscle oven cleaner

 

[bac2ba6]

Thanks for the replies , got plenty of carb cleaner so will give that ago just didnt want to use anything that may damage them

 

[redwards]

Mine were caked, so needed a wire brush and then a nylon 'brillo' type pad. I found JIZER very good for cleaning, and fairly cheap as well.

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[bac2ba6]

Nice one , have got plenty of sponge nylon scrubbers :lol: