Re: Cleaning Carbon from Pistons

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

> >How would I clean up all the carbon deposits which have accumulated on
> >the pistons of my 16V. I have the engine apart and I was thinking
> >about using Varsol or even brake cleaner. Any other suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks
>
>
>A wire wheel works great.


So you would use a wire wheel on a piston? This is pretty scary Shawn. Not 
only does a wire wheel rapidly remove aluminum from its self contained 
structure but it also can cause scoring (BAD). I would NEVER use a wire 
wheel on a piston. Soak it in very toxic, noxious carb clean and break a 
used ring in half and grind a point on it to scrape the carbon from the ring 
grooves. This works well. Just remember to use a rag or something on your 
thumb when you do this or you will be angry at your thumb for awhile. HTH


Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
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