General Engine wash

[renken]

Guys, what is or how is the proper way of washing or cleaning the engine...Twice it happened to me that whenever I have my engine wash in a gasoline station the wiper automatically switched on.

 

[Venters]

I've always found the best way is a pressure washer. keeping the lance at a distance from anything electrical and the airbox. and put a plastic bag over an induction kit if you have one.

 

[Hellcat]

Gunk and a hosepipe for diesels. Petrols just leave alone. Not worth the problems water can cause.

 

[gt3man]

Wrap up any electrical components or such with plastic bags & use rubber bands. I use engine degreaser in a spray can it costs a quid & is real good stuff from the pound shop, & for the lack of a steam cleaner jet wash off once sprayed on. Leave the engine to dry for an hour, also its best to do this not with a hot engine. Check after this time that there is little or no water in or around the electrics otherwise the engine will not fire correctly. Dry of with a rag if you must

 

[Fast Finger]

What about steam claening.
Is that any good or again too many possible problems?

 

[gt3man]

What about steam claening.
Is that any good or again too many possible problems?

When ever a engine gets wet. Which is what steam is, there can be problems where electrics or intakes are concerned. However if you want a clean engine what else can you do ??????????

I do have a spare tooth brush if anyone needs it just ask

 

[Venters]

as long as you are careful you shouldn't have any problems. I work as a valeter for a fiat garage. think i wash a minimum of 6 engines a day been there 3 years and never had a problem yet. Have seen it happen to someone else tho. took 3 days before the car was dry enough to restart.







it aint a turbo but it's clean!

 

[Hellcat]

Yep that's clean

Shame its a big plastic cover though... I like clean alloy better than plastics.