I am doing a rebuild on my engine and I want to completely clean my oil pan to get rid of any contaminants and the old oil. I don't have access to a hot tank, and I need to clean it in my own home. What is the best way to go about it?

 

dishwasher

 

How do I avoid rusting it in the process?

 

spray it with brake cleaner, quick and easy and It shouldn't hurt factory coating

 

So, spraying brake cleaner on it after its dry won't hurt it or leave behind anything that could harm my engine?

 

Break cleaner does leave behind a residue that will prevent rust but I don't know what that chemical is. To be safe just wash however you want, and rub it down with new motor oil.

 

Lot's of brake clean.

 

I have used gasoline with a scrub brush, then some break cleaner

 

Bring it to a machine shop and throw it in a parts washer

 

Brake clean

 

Will do, thank you!

 

You can use any automotive solvent from your local parts store. Degreaser or carb cleaner will cut through the oil better. Finish it off with brake cleaner and you'll be all set..

 

ya'll have wives?

 

I bought an old one off of CL for $100, and had it in the garage until it quit working. Worked wonders for cleaning big engine, transmission, and drive-train parts. And we have parts washer tank for smaller stuff more intricate stuff. The dishwasher went out and we have never replaced. Probably should, it was an awesome "tool".

 

2 cans of brake cleaner an hour of my life and a half gallon of diesel. and thats after a spun bearing. it's tough getting them clean. i have a wife but i am the dishwasher.