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1979 VW Beetle - FI AJ Code Engine Parts

Murbella – Day 24 – Case cleaning and crack detection

Posted on 2020-05-242020-05-24

With the case dried, it is very easy to work worth.

I focused on mating surfaces, using mineral spirits and a basic dish washing scotch pad.

The yellowish color that looked like stains here in there were the remnants of the previous sealant.

I was able to scrub up most of this, and then went use the pad and solvent to clean other flat areas, especially the bores as I am positive they were also contributing to some oil leakage.

1979 VW Beetle - FI AJ Code Engine Parts
1979 VW Beetle – Cleaning exterior with a brass brush

I worked at the exterior for some time, swapping between a brash brush, a plastic bristle brush, a razor blade, and a small pick to get as much of the debris still remaining in the crevices, holes, and anywhere I missed during power washing.

Another area I focused on was the removal of several remnants of sealants that had been used on some of the case nuts. Some of this had backed on over the decades.

I then used some Purple Power to clean off the solvent and let both case halves sit in the sun to ensure all water evaporated.

1979 VW Beetle - FI AJ Code Engine Parts
Sun drying.

Between the compressed air and the sunlight any water didn’t have a chance.

1979 VW Beetle - FI AJ Code Engine Parts
Testing for cracks

It was then back into the garage to test for case cracks.

Using the torch, I went over the areas of usual suspect, looking for oil to warm up and seep out of any hairline cracks. I went all over the case inside and out just to be certain and I saw no evidence of any cracks.

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