Best method of cleaning a oily motor in place

[Macj1983]

I have a motor that has a fair amount of oil on it I want to get it cleaned up to pin point problem and fix it. So what's your method?

[Captkaos]

In the truck and working?  Super clean, easy-off if you want the paint gone, seal up the openings and spray it down.

[Macj1983]

Yeah it runs good. Just has some oil leaks and other stuff the needs to be addressed not to be unsuspected for a 20+ year old truck. And thanks for the post 

[Blazin]

High pressure hot water. Then degrease it with Super Clean, or Purple Power. I put them in a spray bottle, and use a parts cleaner brush. then pressure wash it again.

[bake74]

     Careful of the pressure if you use a pressure washer, too much pressure and you will be cutting through all your hoses and wiring.

[Macj1983]

Good point see that way I post here

[Blazin]

Sorry, I should havementioned that. Second nature to me as we hot presure wash every job before it even comes into the shop.

[Macj1983]

No it's a good ideal thanks for the post. I bought some wire dryer stuff   To put on b4 hand says it will help waterproof it some to

[bake74]

Sorry, I should havementioned that. Second nature to me as we hot presure wash every job before it even comes into the shop.

      We (who use them everyday ) tend to forget small stuff like that, and expect everyone to just know it.  I always have to remind myself that not all my customers know about pressure washers like I do.