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washing engine bay
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:21 pm
by 206er
just wondering how you guys do it? Ive actually never done it.
a pressure washer sounds like the fastest but also the harshest way. I'd probably be ok as long as I pulled the battery and didnt aim it at hose connections and stuff right?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:57 pm
by ericem
I just sprayed my entire engine bay with engine cleaner and power washed with anger. Because of this after cleaning my engine would spudder. Reason for that was water got to the spark plug holes, just blew them out with compressed air and it was perfect!
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:09 pm
by Splinter
Take out your ignitor too... Im pretty sure washing my engine was responsible for the death of mine.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:07 am
by Manarius
Power washing is okay as long as you stay away from the battery, alternator, and coil pack. Aim at the valve covers and around their seals and under the intake to clean off without hitting too many electronics.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:47 pm
by Legacy777
Getting water in there isn't going to kill it. The electronic parts from the factory are sealed.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:42 pm
by Arctic Assassian
you have to remember these cars are 16 years old.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:06 am
by Murphy
i tried to wash mine a month back after i went mudding, i just thought while i was spraying mud off the bottom of the motor i should go ahead an get the oil and grease off everything
bad idea, i took an air compressor and sprayed the water out of the plug holes and all the other holes and crevices, but i geuss there was still plenty stuck somewhere cause it sputtered and missed for almost a week, i was pissed off to cause i was thinking the problems might be permenant
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:11 am
by livestrong14
Cover your coilpack and plugs with plastic bags, don't focus water anywhere near them, and you'll be fine. Ive cleaned mine at least 3 times this way. Runs like a champ.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:29 am
by Adam West
Power washing = bad idea. Yes, sputtering etc. You've got to go in by hand with a can of engine cleaner. Kleinkid can attest that there are no short cuts. Yikes! AW
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:03 am
by aspect
I've hit my engine with a pressure washer tons of times with no consideration for electronics, never had a problem.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:37 pm
by Legacy777
Just to note....you don't want to use a steam type cleaner where the water gets too hot. The hot temps/steam can cause the rubber to get brittle and crack prematurely.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:51 pm
by Arctic Assassian
I like zep 50, with a hose coming straight from my water heater. Works every time.