Best way to clean engine/compartment?
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Best way to clean engine/compartment?
Is steam cleaning a safe and effective way to clean the engine and the whole compartment? What should I do to prep the area first? What should I avoid spraying? What if any type of degreaser is recommended?
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1. Spray with Simple Green. (About 6oz should do it)
2. Wash off with hose. (Pressure washer it you got it.)
3. Blow dry with leaf blower. (5-10 minutes)
(repeat 1-2-3 if it's really bad)
4. Light spray with Armorall or similar.
5. Finish with the leaf blower.
2. Wash off with hose. (Pressure washer it you got it.)
3. Blow dry with leaf blower. (5-10 minutes)
(repeat 1-2-3 if it's really bad)
4. Light spray with Armorall or similar.
5. Finish with the leaf blower.
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And you should NOT use a power washer and should be very careful using a simple garden hose. You defintely don't want water getting anywhere it shouldn't be. Anyone who does it regularly will tell you to wrap electrical connections in plastic and seal it with tape.
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PURPLE POWER!
what i always use, is good ol' "Purple Power" **** is strong as hell and will clean anything, you may want to delute it some though, i dont, but, you might if you arent really careful with it, use a cheap tooth brush for the hard places, and water hose frequently, just what i always do and its great. hehe, have phun
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I used surran wrap (sp.) to cover up electrical stuff and the air filters, and it worked great.
1. Disconnect the battery; if there is no juice in the lines, your chances of a short are reduced greatly.
2. Cover up the air filters, main and air pump.
3. Cover up the coils just to be safe.
4. Cover up the alternator just to be safe.
And that should do it; that's what I did and my car started right up.
Don't spray the radiator directly with the stream of water, as it might crincle all of the fins, which are very fragile.
1. Disconnect the battery; if there is no juice in the lines, your chances of a short are reduced greatly.
2. Cover up the air filters, main and air pump.
3. Cover up the coils just to be safe.
4. Cover up the alternator just to be safe.
And that should do it; that's what I did and my car started right up.
Don't spray the radiator directly with the stream of water, as it might crincle all of the fins, which are very fragile.
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I have never had a problem with any electricals. The trick is the leaf blower to chase off all excess water. The silicone spray isn't just for looks. It displaces moisture and seals out condensation. The blower then does a great job of shining it up and spreading it everywhere evenly.
Of course, if I had a cone air filter, I'd bag it.
Of course, if I had a cone air filter, I'd bag it.
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