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2nd September 2011, 21:42
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Engine bay cleaning
Had a few searches, can't find anything.
Any posts about of clean engine bays? Mine looks rusty and just generally shite.
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Ryan.
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2nd September 2011, 21:45
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Saxperience Hardcore!
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Search again, theres lots of threads on this subject.
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2nd September 2011, 21:46
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WHERE!?!?! lol
Ryan
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3rd September 2011, 08:26
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start it up and jetwash it 
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3rd September 2011, 10:41
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Don't jetwash it, its too easy to damage electrics
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3rd September 2011, 11:00
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damage what??? i always jetwash mine, just as bad as driving down motorway in the rain 
granted dont use the most powerfull jetwasher u can an inch away from cables but just hose it down.
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3rd September 2011, 11:29
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jetwashing an engine is perfectly fine thinks like ecu are waterproof
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3rd September 2011, 19:16
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Dont have a jetwasher lol 
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5th September 2011, 00:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilbenchy9192
damage what??? i always jetwash mine, just as bad as driving down motorway in the rain
granted dont use the most powerfull jetwasher u can an inch away from cables but just hose it down. |
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Originally Posted by Daniel09
jetwashing an engine is perfectly fine thinks like ecu are waterproof
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What the F**k you muppet's never jet wash a engine ever and didn't realise you drive down the motorway with your bonnet open and up to 40psi of rain water. 
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Originally Posted by RDKells
Dont have a jet washer lol |
Good you don't need one.
Wrap all electrics with duck tape and plastic bags. Including the ecu then spray on a de-greaser and agitate with a stiff nylon brush then rinse with a slow flowing source of water (normal hose / watering can). Then clean all the plastics with a A.P.C and rinse. Dry it all off using a old drying towel and dress everything using the appropriate products.
Never use a Jet wash as it forces water into electrical connectors and places water is not suppose to go.
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5th September 2011, 10:32
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i personaly disagree but i can understand the previous argument,
safest and easier way to do it is just to use a lil spray bottle of sugar soap or something and a cloth
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5th September 2011, 14:02
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Don't jetwash it. My Dad get's plenty of car's in at work where the car has had the engine jet washed and then it doesn't run...
Meg's APC, mf cloths, a brush and garden hose with shower setting being very very careful.
Silicone spray, FK1000P and good to go.
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5th September 2011, 15:07
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tbh i used to use APC and degreasers but wheel cleaners no joke did my bay for trax and it's mint, although it wasn't that dirty anyway lol
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7th September 2011, 17:39
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steam clean it you retards!!................. 
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9th September 2011, 20:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JJVTS
steam clean it you retards!!................. |
Lmao 
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10th September 2011, 10:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHIP
Don't jetwash it. My Dad get's plenty of car's in at work where the car has had the engine jet washed and then it doesn't run...
Meg's APC, mf cloths, a brush and garden hose with shower setting being very very careful.
Silicone spray, FK1000P and good to go.
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+1 made that mistake years ago took me ages before it ran properly(no misfire)lol. 
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10th September 2011, 20:03
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Simply the best! Cuts through Greece like nothing. Leaves the shitty engine bay paint fine!
Its also great for cleaning the tip of your zoorst
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