best degreaser to use

[83Mustang427TT]

Hey guys,
I need to find something to remove this thick gunk on the engine it needs to be non toxic though maybe simple green? its real thick gunk with oil someone forgot to reinstall 4 oilpan bolts on the new long block I picked up...any help or comments would be great.

 

[Hickfied]

I would use Mean Green and carb cleaner... but that is just me.

 

[Don Fiveolio]

I've been using Seafoam Deep Creep for my project. It's not the cheapest, but it works very well. A toothbrush and some elbow grese made a big difference:

Before:

After: (Hey Look, there's metal under there)

Tools of the trade:

The only reason I used a brush rather than some water pressure was because I din't know if it would leave marks on my driveway
Good Luck

 

[86bluecobra]

castrol's purple power cuts grease like no ones business.

 

[83Mustang427TT]

Thanx guys..I tried using my mother in-laws steam cleaner and GUNK engine brite but it didnt work for crap...I guess i'll try the castrol I have heard that stuff works real good

 

[mdvaldosta]

Yea purple power is the chit.. but it is non-toxic?