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Went out to look at the pistons and clean them off after about 5 hours soaking in WD-40 Penetrant. Definitely better, but still more to do. I sprayed some oven cleaner on the pistons. Then read the instructions--do not use on aluminum, may cause damage. So after about a one-minute soak I wiped it all off. The left two pistons look almost like they were just installed at the factory! Need to do more work on the right two, but I'll spray it on a paper towel rather than directly, and use some elbow grease then wipe it off.
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Went out to look at the pistons and clean them off after about 5 hours soaking in WD-40 Penetrant. Definitely better, but still more to do. I sprayed some oven cleaner on the pistons. Then read the instructions--do not use on aluminum, may cause damage. So after about a one-minute soak I wiped it all off. The left two pistons look almost like they were just installed at the factory! Need to do more work on the right two, but I'll spray it on a paper towel rather than directly, and use some elbow grease then wipe it off. Pics tmw in my B6 build thread.Last edited by TominMO; 09-05-2015, 07:46 PM.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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I use caustic concrete cleaner on my saturn pistons. Oil and compression rings stick and cause oil consumption. Thats what the saturn techs used as well. Its an orange powder that turns green when mixed with water. Soaked over night, brushed off with rag and broke a piston ring to clean groves. Good as new.Lil' Red Rocket '93 Festiva: Stock, A/C, Rear wiper, Rear defrost, Alloys, Power mirrors, White Tach,Super tail action (factory spoiler)
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It's interesting to find all these products that do the job. I think my preferred method will be the WD-40 Penetrant for most of the work, letting it sit overnight for example, then finishing the job with the oven cleaner on a paper towel.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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Oven cleaner works pretty good but leaves a residue, it is fun to watch it react with the carbon. Your idea should work real good! The rag will remove all the goo.Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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I'll be sure to wipe the piston tops down with a wet paper towel, dry them, then add a light coat of oil to the cylinder walls.Originally posted by Movin View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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