Thanks and in need of advice

thanks for all the advice

so it's not a good idea to wash your engine then...!!!!!

what is the best way to get it clean? are those little steamer things any good? or what should i use?

thanks again for your help

Personally I'd just leave it to it's own devices. Can start cleaning it with 'Gunk' but there is always the risk of getting water into the electrics then you're just asking for trouble.

I soaked my electrics everything's fine now

dont drive though puddles

a damp cloth might be ok

It isnt water that does the damage under the bonnet, its steam! this is what gets into the electrics and causes all of the problems. make sure the engine is cold so that the water doesnt turn to steam.
When cleaning an engine bay, make sure all of the caps are on properly i.e oil, water,brake fluid etc, then take a look around the engine bay, if there is anything that you think may cause you problems if it gets wet, i.e aftermarket alarms, ecu's etc, bag them up or wrap them with cling film.
Once this is done, it is safe to use a presure washer.
Treat the engine, inner wings and everything really with a high quality traffic film remover, I use Autoglym.
Scrub the subborn bits with a paint bush, but be sure to tape up the metal part of the brush so that it doesnt scratch anything.
Very oily parts will need a degreaser.
Then wash it all off with a presure washer, taking care not to point it directly at the bagged up bits.
Remove the cling film, bags etc and clean these parts by hand,
Then whilst its all still wet, give it a liberal coating of Autoglym's Vinyl and rubber care from a spray bottle.
Shut the bonnet and clean the rest of the car, by the time you're finished,
take another look at your engine, you will be amazed!!!

Get a local valeter to do it ,should be £10/£15.

The best way is to use WD-40 mate then ur electrics a all be ok

why do you want to clean the engine/bay......only reason you want to this is if it realy very soiled with oil or something other than that leave well alone.. even when selling a motor people wonder about too clean engine bay... tell me why do you think you should clean the engine

Spot on.

WD40 or similar products are the best. WD40 is a cleaner, will also protect. buy a tin and spray the whole bay, bulk head chassis legs, plastic covers air hoses and anything electrical. then wipe off with a clean rag. I usually spray sparingly all electric looms plug leads etc and leave. as it prevents moisture.