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Best way to clean boost pipes out?
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21-04-2012, 02:55 PM
What to use? Got a few 2nd hand pipes I may well be using but all are covered in oil inside.

Whats the best way to clean them?

Jet wash? Diesel? Brake cleaner?
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21-04-2012, 02:56 PM
Id just squirt brake cleaner down them
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21-04-2012, 02:57 PM
I've been told petrol is good, that's what I cleaned mine out with.
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#4
21-04-2012, 03:05 PM
Sand down the intake!

Just kidding, I'd probably go with brake cleaner, though that may corrode...
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21-04-2012, 03:07 PM
your tounge is a good bet Tongue
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21-04-2012, 03:17 PM
Carb cleaner is good for boost pipes...it's not cheap though. :/
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21-04-2012, 03:20 PM
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21-04-2012, 03:25 PM
elbow grease!
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21-04-2012, 03:55 PM
More boost!
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21-04-2012, 04:03 PM
Go to a garage and ask to use they're degreaser, take cakes/food and it should be ok Wink
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21-04-2012, 04:07 PM
but seriously... http://www.gunk.com/ ... gunk is some heavy stuff!
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21-04-2012, 04:15 PM
ginge191 Wrote:but seriously... http://www.gunk.com/ ... gunk is some heavy stuff!

I second gunk. Magical stuff!
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21-04-2012, 04:17 PM
Got some gunk in the garage & brake cleaner failing that. Ty!
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#14
21-04-2012, 04:21 PM
O definatly gunk then run them under the hot water tap. Repeat until clean, dry out and fit!
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