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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Cleaning under the hood Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:39 pm | |
| I have been wanting to really clean up the motor bay so it looks nice and new but what exactly do I have to do to clean under there? Would anyone care to do a write up if they have some spare time? Would really appreciate it! | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:14 pm | |
| what are you looking to clean the fire wall or the engine its self | |
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Sag Enthusiast
Name : Martin Age : 43 Location : St- calixte Qc Joined : 2007-10-26 Post Count : 166 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:16 pm | |
| It is not a write up but some degreaser,armor all and brake cleaner (do not forget some logic)should do the job | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:40 pm | |
| I want to clean everything. Really I suppose the better question is what should I use to clean where and what should I not get on what (Like, don't get water on a sensor). If any of that made sense. Doesn't degreaser require water to get it off? | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:39 am | |
| spray on engine degreaser heavily have a hose near by than let sit for 30 seconds THAN hose it ALL off be sure to spray of the car to not leave engine degease on your paint! anyway clean engine FTW | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:53 am | |
| Err, I thought you were never supposed to just spray under the hood as it could mess up the wiring, get into places it should be, etc? | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:26 am | |
| the degreaser is supposed to sit for 10 minutes before you hose it off. | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:03 pm | |
| wrap your alternator with a plastic bag. try and cover your engine grounds with a little tape or something. the wiring is insulated against water and other stuff,but work around them anyway. if you must clean everything,just wrap a little cellophane around the wiring connections. get a long handle brush with real long bristles and go to work! dont forget to cover the coil packs and its mount. then cover the rubber and plastic parts with a good protectant. i like meguirs stuff. smells good too! and not at all slimey. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:02 pm | |
| I just clean all the engine parts with carb cleaner, WD40 for black metal and plastic, and a wet soapy rag for paint and everything else. The engine will look pretty clean if you get everything within reach. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Cleaning under the hood Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:11 pm | |
| I use the degreaser on everything under the hood except the alternator, but I don't bag it, I just avoid it. Same goes for the hose-down when it's all done. I just avoid the alternator and spray very lightly on the coilpacks. | |
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