I have heard so many diff ways that you can clean out the engine well, but I was wondering which way would be the best for the rx.

 

diesel fuel works well

 

I always had great luck with the castrol degreaser in a purple gallon container and a goo garden hose!

 

I used a concentrated lye and water solution... it cut the grease pretty well... just had to give it some time on the grease....

 

what about what people say about letting the engin run? It seams like a bad idea with the plug wires and all.

 

So, What do you mean about Engine Well cleaning?

Are you re-building the engine?

I am thinking to do some Engine Cleaning. I heard people not recommend to do Regular Engine Flush on the Rotary.

I am still doing my research on engine cleaning because I got this 1990 FC3S N/A GXL 3 months ago with 58K miles on it. I kind of worry about how my previous owner did her maintenance because she is a old grandma. LOL. Good news is that she changed her engine oil frequently and it's a garage car. Bad news is that since it's garage car, not sure about engine oil may stain on the metal.

argh...

 

what I mean I hosing all the build up and crap off the motor, engine well etc.

 

If your considering this option, make SURE that you rinse the engine bay well with water after. This degreaser will leave a 'lime' like residue on metal components. So in other words, don't soak your aluminum parts in it overnight, cause they'll end up with a nasty film all over them that doesn't come off easy at all.

Other than that though, it is really good ****, and perfect for the engine bay and a scrub brush. Just be sure to rinse well after use

 

power purple works great at cleaning the engine and bay. Also does a great job of taking lots of skin off when you don't wear gloves, I'm still healing after a month.

 

grap a **** load of old socks and put them on and scrub with degreaser and water

 

Try Simple Green. Wet the engine and engine compartment down, spray Simple Green on non-electrical components, wait 10 minute and spray it off good with water. Cheap, easy and works fairly well. May need to do multiple applications to get everything clean. You may have to scrub some areas with a brush if the gunk is really thick. Go easy on the painted surfaces, though, with a brush.

 

So what's the procedure to clean the Engine?

 

Any good degreaser like Simple Green or Purple power.
Stuff a rag in the intake, or bag a cone filter.
The first time you'll need a scrub brush or two.
Be aware those cleaners etch aluminum so rinse as you go.

An important step after you rinse it good: Use a leaf blower or air blast hose to chase water out of the alternator & all the connector plugs.

To make it shine - silicone protectant: Spray on a light mist, the use the air blast to smooth it out & displace any water hiding in connectors.

 

Listen to me because I just did this.


Use any degreaser spray in the world but then hit it with compressed air and it will all get blown down onto the under belly tray. You engine bay will be clean enuff to eat off from. Compressed air will get all oil, dirt, and grime out of any little crease there is. then you take the belly pan off and take it outside and hit that with the compressed air and your done.

Scubbing it will get you know where.