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Old Apr 6th, 2021, 20:18   #1
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Cleaning up the engine bay over the weekend and I had used up the normal Gunk cleaner:~

Tried this one shown as the reports had been quite positive and at a descent price, although I initially didn't built my hopes up I have been proved wrong- its a descent effective product at a good price for 5Llts.
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Old Apr 6th, 2021, 21:04   #2
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It's all I use for the purpose, too. Cheap and effective, whatever the gradient
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Old Apr 6th, 2021, 21:34   #3
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Cleaning up the engine bay over the weekend and I had used up the normal Gunk cleaner:~

Tried this one shown as the reports had been quite positive and at a descent price, although I initially didn't built my hopes up I have been proved wrong- its a descent effective product at a good price for 5Llts.
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That is what I use Bob - good value and very effective.

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Cleaning up the engine bay over the weekend and I had used up the normal Gunk cleaner:~

Tried this one shown as the reports had been quite positive and at a descent price, although I initially didn't built my hopes up I have been proved wrong- its a descent effective product at a good price for 5Llts.
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Thanks for the tip, both Grace and Debs (the Capri) could use an engine scrub.

Off topic, but what's the shiny silver on the underside of your bonnet?
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No problem:~
The product under the bonnet is self adhesive sound deadening- purchased in a sheet form and cut against a template shape to suit etc.

From memory via ebay (UK seller) provided the metal is clean it sticks well-you now have another cleaning job!
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I use the same degreaser before painting / welding - it is very good. A capful used neat straight onto driveway oil patches also does an amazing job especially if you scrub it in and leave it overnight, then attack it with a jetwash.

Do you have a link to the sound deadening? I had to throw all of mine out, it was completely rotten. (Edit - I'm actually referring to the foam padding on the bulkhead under the fuel lines. Yours doesn't look OEM?)
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The bulkhead insulation is a product called Hardura :~
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/produ...ura-felt-black
https://www.segalmotortrimmings.net/search.php/hardura

The above link is for two classic car upholstery suppliers (others exist) and generally a good place to look- it now comes with a felt backing so a good soaking with a wax rust treatment is worthwhile, some years back it had a removable foam back but I've not seen this for some time.
The edge trim surround is also available from the above and it's a standard panel edge type that is pushed/pressed on etc.
Hope it helps.
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