years of oil and grime on stearing parts. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrod_991 · 06-10-2010, 04:43 PM

so I want to clean up the steering components on my truck they are cacked with years of road grime oil and other leaks. I have heard to use easy off oven cleaner then preassure washer. Any thoughts or ideas on that? Would it be safe to use with the bushings? If not im open to ideas thanks.

navysnipe · 06-10-2010, 05:24 PM

I just used kerosene to clean mine up. But I also replaced all the seals in it. It didn't seem to hurt the old seals but it did take the grime off of it.

navysnipe

72BlckButy · 06-11-2010, 12:03 AM

Check out this thread as a lot of the things used to clean up a greasy motor will work on suspension parts...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340322

Two words... Simple Green (plus a pressure washer)

custom70 · 06-11-2010, 09:20 AM

I use the purple power cleaner and scrapers for this type of cleanup. Pressure washer would help alot also.

**yote1234** · 06-11-2010, 07:54 PM

i use ez-off but wear a mask!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-01-2010, 12:42 PM

what abou using a steam cleaner? would it still be a good idea to use purple power/oven cleaner or JUST the steam cleaner, thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 07-15-2010, 09:18 PM

free bump i have a crapload of crap on mine, i tired purple power and a hose today with not much luck

whatchall diy without pressure washers do?

oldblue1968chevy · 07-21-2010, 10:52 PM

Ok I started today, I hit alot of it (when the motor was still in with inner fenders out and sprayed everything with gunk) with hot water pressure washer thing. (friends)

then drove home pulled motor

scraped with a putty knife, then scraped more and wire brushed on electric drill, no pics but its comming along

purple power and pressure washer would be nice though, after u spray purple power is that a good degreased surface to paitn over?

oldblue1968chevy · 07-23-2010, 11:03 PM

Ok got the pressure washer all together gonna try to fire it up tomorow got 3 cans of oven cleaner at DG too, i'll post pics and letchall know how it went

*nbpro* · 08-15-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom70

I use the purple power cleaner and scrapers for this type of cleanup. Pressure washer would help alot also.

^^x2^^

oldblue1968chevy · 08-15-2010, 04:47 PM

purple power for light duty, oven cleaner for heavy duty, PURPLE POWER TAKES SHINE OFF AND OVEN CLEANER TAKES PAINT OFF! It takes grease off too

**leddzepp** · 08-15-2010, 04:57 PM

POR Marine clean, caked on grease falls off like butter.

cableguy0 · 08-15-2010, 05:02 PM

I like to wire brush everything first Then use a pressure washer. Theres no way thats really easy it just takes some time and work.

06-10-2010, 04:43 PM	#1
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	years of oil and grime on stearing parts. so I want to clean up the steering components on my truck they are cacked with years of road grime oil and other leaks. I have heard to use easy off oven cleaner then preassure washer. Any thoughts or ideas on that? Would it be safe to use with the bushings? If not im open to ideas thanks. __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

06-10-2010, 05:24 PM	#2
navysnipe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sabattus, Maine Posts: 84	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. I just used kerosene to clean mine up. But I also replaced all the seals in it. It didn't seem to hurt the old seals but it did take the grime off of it. navysnipe

06-11-2010, 12:03 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. Check out this thread as a lot of the things used to clean up a greasy motor will work on suspension parts... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340322 Two words... Simple Green (plus a pressure washer) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-11-2010, 09:20 AM	#4
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. I use the purple power cleaner and scrapers for this type of cleanup. Pressure washer would help alot also. __________________ Tim

06-11-2010, 07:54 PM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. i use ez-off but wear a mask!!! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-01-2010, 12:42 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. what abou using a steam cleaner? would it still be a good idea to use purple power/oven cleaner or JUST the steam cleaner, thanks __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-15-2010, 09:18 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. free bump i have a crapload of crap on mine, i tired purple power and a hose today with not much luck whatchall diy without pressure washers do? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-21-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. Ok I started today, I hit alot of it (when the motor was still in with inner fenders out and sprayed everything with gunk) with hot water pressure washer thing. (friends) then drove home pulled motor scraped with a putty knife, then scraped more and wire brushed on electric drill, no pics but its comming along purple power and pressure washer would be nice though, after u spray purple power is that a good degreased surface to paitn over? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-23-2010, 11:03 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. Ok got the pressure washer all together gonna try to fire it up tomorow got 3 cans of oven cleaner at DG too, i'll post pics and letchall know how it went __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-15-2010, 04:47 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. purple power for light duty, oven cleaner for heavy duty, PURPLE POWER TAKES SHINE OFF AND OVEN CLEANER TAKES PAINT OFF! It takes grease off too __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-15-2010, 04:57 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. POR Marine clean, caked on grease falls off like butter. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-15-2010, 05:02 PM	#13
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: years of oil and grime on stearing parts. I like to wire brush everything first Then use a pressure washer. Theres no way thats really easy it just takes some time and work. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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