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Old 04-03-10, 04:50 AM
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Cleaning the engine

How do you guys do it? On a piston engine I usually sprinkle water and grab a bottle of Simple Green then start scrubbing away. Any reason to be nervous about doing it the same way on the 7?
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I've seen varying opinions, but this is what I do...
If it's really dirty, I cover the fuse boxes with plastic grocery bags and use a pressure washer on a cold engine ...being a little careful not to spray directly into the solenoid rack under the UIM. Sometimes I just wad-up a couple of bags and stuff them lightly under the UIM for a little added protection for the solenoids and silicone hoses to direct pressure. Then I use compressed air to blow 90% of the water off. Start the motor and let it come up to temperature and wipe everything down completely. I don't use de-greasers.
Doing it this way since I owned it and no issues.
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Once a month threads. These and did I blow my engine?
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speaking of which.....I think I just blew my engine? can you guys tell me if I blew it? it sounds like a helicopter and smokes when I start it...
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