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    parts washer

    im looking into buying a parts washer for general cleaning of engine bits, brakes etc. its just for home use and i was looking into getting one of these, does anyone have one? are they up to the job. any advise appreciated or if you know of a btter one please say.




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    Re: parts washer

    Hey, bought a parts washer last year, went for bench top one was around £50 from machine mart. Seemed fine and to do the job well, can clean most stuff up well with it

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    Re: parts washer

    is the one you bought big enough to wash a head in?

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    Re: parts washer

    Not your head Mark,your hat won,t fit in it

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    Re: parts washer

    Think cylinder head just about fits in from memory, either that or tilt it up one side then the other

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    Re: parts washer

    I used to use an old dishwasher.....worked a treat.....!

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    Re: parts washer

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Raider View Post
    Think cylinder head just about fits in from memory, either that or tilt it up one side then the other
    yea Ive got one of them and you can get a 5 head in there easily. even had a jag straight six head in it, although it hangs over the edge a bit it still does the trick.
    they do take a lot of cleaning fluid though!

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    Re: parts washer

    does the fluid need to be changed often and what about the filters ben?

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    Re: parts washer

    Quote Originally Posted by car.crash View Post
    does the fluid need to be changed often and what about the filters ben?
    No, change mine about once every 6 months but thats in the garage, for normal use it should last a year. I have 30l in mine although it would hold more. Under 25l the pump wont be submersed enough to pick up the fluid. the filter doesn't need much attention, just give it a rinse if the flow starts to slow down. Can get the fluid from the warehouse if you get it. Great tool though you,ll be well happy with it

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