Cleaning Fuel filler compartment

[sailsmen]

My fuel filler compartment apparently has been over looked when I clean the car for a very long time.

There is a build up of black crud.

Anyone have a product to remove it and a technique.

I tried a spray bottle of carwash/water and a tooth brush.

There must be a better way.

 

[Lowndex]

Step 1:
Spray Gunk foam engine degreaser.

Step 2:
Use a shop vac to vacuum the crud out as you scrub clean with the toothbrush.

Step 3:
Repeat 1-2 as needed until the crud is gone.

Step 4:
Wipe clean with a lint free cloth.

 

[J-MAN]

APC diluted as necessary, long bristled brush. Don't use engine cleaner.

 

[Shornaday]

Be careful of some cleaners as they will mess up the lettering on the decals on the filler door.

 

[tbone]

Dawn.

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[Marauderjack]

Rod out the drain hole and use 409 on it.......C-L-E-A-N!!:beer:

 

[sailsmen]

Thank you.

Lots of good suggestions.

I have a lot of WD40, not too many Atlas Missles, so I will give it a try.

 

[drobin]

Another Hint

Typically happens when a M/M owner has way too much money and tries to over-fill the tank. My filler neck is 14 yrs old and stays spotless.

drobin

 

[sailsmen]

Typically happens when a M/M owner has way too much money and tries to over-fill the tank. My filler neck is 14 yrs old and stays spotless.

drobin

And has had ~1/10th the gallons thru it.Go back to your hermetically sealed Marauder.