Best Engine degreaser?

Hi all

going to get round to cleaning my mk2 gti engine its got 21year of grit and grime on it
I have been looking at various engine degreaser haw anyone used a really good one?

iv seen

GUNK
autoglym
Green Engine degreaser
and halfords stuff

 

any will do the job...id get whatevers best value then you can repeat until its super mint

autosmart g101 is good if you can find a local rep

 

If you can get hold of some traffic film remover you won't go wrong. It's the best stuff I have used by far. Can't get it at halfords I don't think so would have to go to a valeting supplies company or nick some from the jam rolls down the road

 

Try Muc-Off Motorbike Cleaner - you can't leave it on too long though, or it attacks the paint.

 

i used a steam cleaner on mine some people use a jet wash but beware becuase electrics and water dont mix so if your not careful things will play up lol.

are degreasers in spray form? becuase ive been using, big industrial wipes from halfords that are okay but a spray on would be better.

cheers.

 

some info in this thread of mine
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181326&highlight=pimp+engine+bay

 

Thanks Neil lot of help
think i have an idea of what to go for now thanks lads

 

keep the engine running whilst you do and no problems.

did my caddy the other week to get rid of all the mud that had built up during its farm life.

or get a normal tin of gunk, then borrow one of the spray tops from your mums cleaning cupboard nice cheap spray on device then.

 

Mr. Muscle oven cleaner and an old tooth brush are pretty good for it too.

 

pink swarfega oil and grease remover from halfords is vicious on grime. leave it to soak in for ten minutes then rinse and it'll be all squeaky clean.

 

Try Megs Super Degreaser - you can dilute it so excellent value for money.

 

I used the halfords engine cleaner to clean up my MK2 GTi lump.





Was so much better than the GUNK i bought.

Was suprised really as it was the cheapest option to...

 

Down halfords tomorrow morning me thinks

cheers rich

will post pics on the tread when iv done it

 

I think i will paying a visit to halford after reading this

 

Jizer for me everytime

 

Auto smart APC trade stuff but you can buy it by the ltr on the bay.

 

Machine Mart sell this stuff consontrated, it is sodding fantastic stuff. That and a good power washer and the job is done

 

Cilit not good for the kitchen or bathroom but great for engines.

 

The last time I was helping a mate on his old MG Midget he told me the best thing to use was Mr Mussel oven cleaner. I gave it a try when I spilt some oil on the engine (yes and the drive) and it worked well, if you can tag it the best I don’t know but seeing as how you may have some in the kitchen I would give it a shot.