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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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I blew a pinhole in my oil filter and had to drive about 5 miles to get home.Now i have oil baked on my right header. Does anybody know how to clean HTC coated headers????
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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I'd try normal foamy engine degreaser
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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I tried that but this oil is baked on pretty good. I sprayed some on last night maybe it is loose this morning. Sure made a mess under my truck. I can power wash everthing else,but the headers didnt come clean. there long tube headersand you can see them from the side, kinda looks bad.Thanks
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I called hedman and they said use simple green and a 000 steel wool and elbow grease. I did and it worked then used never dull.look good. thanks
 
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