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DCMan
22nd January 2009, 16:58
Just been under the bonnet of the car and want to clean up the engine bay a bit.

There's a bit at the front of the engine which has crap stuck all over it. I just tried giving it a proper scrub just near the top with water and one of those 2 sided sponge things, but it barely moved any of it. Its blackish stuff properly stuck on.

Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions what I could clean it with. I've read quite a few threads about cleaning the engine, but wondered if there was anything decent and cheap that would be good for doing that bit, before I do the rest of the engine too..

I've attached a photo of the bit I mean..

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/adunne_2007/22012009053.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/adunne_2007/22012009054.jpg
GRAHAM2000VTR
22nd January 2009, 16:59
get new one from citroen cheap as chips and easier or just clean in up and paint it with heat prove paint
AJ_SAXO
22nd January 2009, 17:02
yer its the manifold cover!!

buy a new one or just sand down existing one and spray:homme:
saxoboy2005
22nd January 2009, 17:32
how do you take that pipe of the mani cover. i couldnt find it in hynz

sorry for the thead hijack

cheers
DCMan
22nd January 2009, 17:34
No probs.. I'd like to know too :D
Liam_
22nd January 2009, 17:43
Follow the wire and you'll find the green plug for the lambda sensor. Unplug it and take the 4 bolts off and you'll be able to lift the cover off.

Because it's only mild steel, you'll struggle to polish it and it'll look crap again after a while. I got mine powdercoated - was told the stuff was heat resistant too... looked good. :)
turnip
23rd January 2009, 11:31
As above sand and paint or buy a new one.

To clean your engine without spending lots of money buy and APC (all purpose cleaner) from the supermarket. I recommend either daisy from Tesco's or Stardrop from Asda.

Mix it in a spray bottle at a 4:1 mixture, spray on the bits you want to clean, leave it for a few minutes to loosen of the muck, then use and old micro fibre cloth and wipe the muck off.

Then use and plastics dresser to dress your plastics:y:

Hope it helps
DCMan
23rd January 2009, 11:33
Ok cool thanks :) Giiven me something to think about! :)
rowza
27th January 2009, 00:40
Wet n dry Very thin Grade 1200 i used then polish wilth elbow grease Works well :y:
Prickle
27th January 2009, 10:13
Sand down and repray :homme:

Why waste money on a new one :S
pete0527
27th January 2009, 12:32
Point to add, loads of wd40 or the likes on the bolts and careful or they will just snap!
rowza
27th January 2009, 13:34
Mine snaped the middle on gona have to drill it out when i cba lol
pete0527
27th January 2009, 14:10
Yeah, its the constant heating and cooling that does it! Like i said, loads of wd40 and leave it for a wee while to soak in!
Stefan
28th January 2009, 02:05
get some pics up wen your done
goodall3518
28th January 2009, 16:51
OOORRR get a 4-2-1 manifold!
readie
31st January 2009, 18:13
i would buy a new one :D rather than paint it cos im more handy with the wallet than the paint can
Cowboi
25th March 2009, 09:59
how much a new monifold cover cost ?
stevie_m
25th March 2009, 21:06
OOORRR get a 4-2-1 manifold!

great shout.

if you don't want to go down that route id rub it down and spray it
saxojamesb
27th March 2009, 20:17
use a dremal with the polisher end on and some autosol.i id on mine come up mint about 4years ago lol
scottyvtr
28th March 2009, 09:16
paint it dude .................... Ours

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/jul2vtr/012-1.jpg
stevie_m
28th March 2009, 10:01
fuck it... get it galvanised !