gasoline residue solvent

[racquetman]

What is the best solvent/chemical to use to dissolve/loosen-up gasoline residue on the engine and casings from a leaky petcock (petcock has been replaced)? Something that will not harm aluminum. I've got most of the residue off from using alot of elbow grease, but am looking for something for the nooks and crannies that will save me some time. Thanks GS gurus.

[chuck hahn]

simple green full strength and rinse it well with the garden hose or power washer..

[racquetman]

with engine hot? I have access to lots of lab chems such as chlorinated solvents but am afraid this will harm aluminum.

[chuck hahn]

cold..no chlorinated anythings... just get the concentrate refill size from any hardware store..youll use it very often im promise.. put it on with a spray bottle full strength and use a tooth brush or such to scrub the area and rinse as suggested before... it wont hurt the paint, clearcoat, wiring, rubber etc etc. just put it on a cold engine..oh and no muratic acid, or phosphoric acid..it turns the aluminum a nasty grey..

[racquetman]

muchas grassy ass, dude.

[chuck hahn]

ever hear the hot suace commercial where the old lady says " franks red hot sauce..I put that **** on everything!!" ?? Well you can put that simple green on everything too..

[terrylee]

Have a gallon of it in my garage for the winter, now spring project. terrylee