I think redxj's suggestion of a parts washer should be on all of our 'wish lists'. It sounds like a great time/labor saver that quickly pays for itself.

Speaking of redxj, he has some REALLY nice stuff up on eBay now:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbigmatt17073

(I have no stake in these auctions, just passing on as a service, if inappropriate, please delete, thx)