Dirt is an engine’s worst nightmare. A build-up of debris, grease and coked-up engine oil will interfere with performance if not damage the engine. Home-garage engine builders realize the value of good engine cleaning prior to the rebuilding process, but which option is best? 

A variety of different methods can be used to get a clean engine block. Thermal, glass-beading, power-washing or other cleaning methods are usually available at your local machine shop for a decent price. For the DIY builder working on a shoestring budget, Powerhouse Products has an engine-cleaning kit that provides great results at an affordable rate. 

The Pro Engine Cleaning Kit contains precision brushes that will reach even the most narrow grooves in an engine. The six different size brushes are designed for specific areas so there’s no spot or crevice that can’t be reached and cleaned.

The kit also includes one quart of concentrated cleaner for removing tough grime, grease and oil. Replacement bottles of the high-strength cleaner are also available. 

Kit includes:

• 3-inch extra-large bore brush
• 1/2-inch heavy-duty oil galley brush
• 2-inch cam-core brush w/ long handle
• 1-inch lifter-bore brush with long handle
• 1/4-inch bolt-hole brush
• nylon bristle surface brush
• 1 quart of concentrated cleaner

Powerhouse Product’s Pro Engine Cleaner Kit carries a street price around $36.