Topic: cleaning....

[Serenity now!]

I am starting to work on my project, and I need to clean the grease off the t-case and front axle.. what is the best way some of you guys are to get that caked on crap off??

[MiniSimp]

Any of the following:
Gasoline or diesel hooked up to an air compressor
Parts washer
Wire Brush
Electronics cleaner
Tooth brush

[Hottrod81]

I also sometimes use brake cleaner.

[79coyotefrg]

you'd be surprised  how well atf and a wire brush does  on the outside  of  such things

[Doosty]

brake clean... its pricey but works good.   wehn i was workin in a service shop workin on semi's we would use varsol wattered down, like threw a preurewasher.. worked awsome.

[DTB]

are u talking completely stripped down parts or what? if not... brake clean and other caustic chemicals can destroy seals/gaskets and the like.

A powerwasher always works great for getting the majority of the gunk off. The carwash people usually cringe when they see me coming

A good coat of WD40 will prevent rust after u clean if u dont paint right away.

[86turboyota]

parts cleaning solvent hooked up to an air compressor

[DTB]

captain safety is here to tell u to wear safety glasses too. brake cleaner, PB, solvent, etc. can burn a hole right thru a contact lens! ask me how i know!

[6.72:1]

captain safety is here to tell u to wear safety glasses too. brake cleaner, PB, solvent, etc. can burn a hole right thru a contact lens! ask me how i know!

Sounds like you have had to have been admitted to a hospital...ouch!

[Cheesemaker]

I use castrols biodegradeable degreaser.   Works pretty good, without using really harsh chemicals!  It doesn't seem to hurt the seals any.   

[8D3TOY]

When I change ATF in any of my vehicles I save the old in a 5 gal bucket, I can soak items in it for long periods and they come out CLEAN, for quick clean brake cleaner and a brush.  I would caution against gas or diesel as a degraser.  These dorks in my truck yard degreased one of their Peterbilts with diesel the next day when they drove it it went up in flames.