1998 Chevrolet Camaro Pistons

1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
168,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAN03
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Hi I am doing some work on my 1998 Chevy Camaro. It has the LS1 motor. The pistons are dirty and I want to clean them. Can I use carb and choke cleaner on them. If not what should I get from advance or autozone. Thanks.
Apr 25, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you already removed the pistons? If so, the dirt is most likely carbon. I usually just use a wire brush to clean them.
Apr 25, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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SEAN03
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No not yet but I am at that point to pull it out. If the wire brush doesn't clean it what can I buy to get it close to clean. I will try the wire brush first. Thanks for the help.
Apr 25, 2014 at 9:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Carb or brake cleaner
Apr 28, 2014 at 5:01 AM
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