Removing stubborn oil from engine case

[Komistar]

I have a 1988 bmw r80rt that I've been restoring but I'm having trouble cleaning up the engine case. No matter how hard I scrub or chemicals I use it won't budge. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[tuftywhite]

stainless pan scrubber?

Have a look through one of Mikeyboy's build threads. I think he said he sometimes uses them.

 

[DrFarkoff]

A photo wold be a really USEFUL thing to let us see what we are suggesting a cleaning process for!

Then again that would mean you would have to subscribe

I suspect you are building a brat bike or cafe racer or something ????

 

[B Murr]

Would be great to see pics of the restoration process, every little bit helps build the community which in turn helps everyone a little bit.

 

[wessie]

Have you tried soaking in paraffin? I have found this the best solvent to remove that sticky mess made by chain lube

 

[mrtee43]

Get a container big enough to submerse said component, fill with water and throw in half a dozen sterradent tablets and let it soak for 24 hours. Dishwasher tablets work as well.

 

[Steptoe]

but I'm having trouble cleaning up the engine case.

Get a container big enough to submerse said component,.

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[Kenny]

... and once you have found the appropriate sized container..even better to get the wife in there to give it a good scrub

 

[mikeyboy]

Paraffin and a stainless steel pan scrubber( assuming it’s not been painted with something)

 

[mikeyboy]

If it really won’t clean it will need stripping and vapour blast

 

[King Rat]

If it really won’t clean it will need stripping and vapour blast

I take it that is the cooking model.....

 

[ChasF]

Someone on here soda blasted a complete engine - just tapeing over the various orifices. Don’t know how effective it was.

 

[cookie]

Petrol and elbow grease.

Be careful. It's petrol

 

[Tetley]

Try this.....