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  1. 07-23-2011 01:07 PM #1
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    Question Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    I have yet to clean and detail my engine and engine compartment...any suggestions? It used to be so simple...cover the distributor, carburetor, alternator, spray on the cleaner and hose it off...a bit more intimidating these days
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    I just take mine to the car wash, use there engine cleaner and spray it off with the engine running, I do the wheel wells and under side of the car then drive it for about 20 minutes. take it home and wash the rest.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    Last time I washed it, using the exact method you listed it ran a bit rough for a few days before all the wa wa got out I guess.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    I guess my main concern is getting water in places where it does not belong...do either of you wrap or cover anything (coils, alternator, etc) before spraying?
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    Had my friends dad who is a VERY car savvy person, he inspected it and said I didn't need to cover anything. Sprayed and washed, no issues. MY concern was messing something electric up which is why I had a weird look on my face when they said to wash with the engine on. Oh well.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    I don't cover anything. like I said I keep it running while I clean it. then drive for a few.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    You dont want to hit hot parts with cold water,bad things will happen, Id spray a warm engine and let it sit to dry.There are lots of electrical connections that you dont know if they are 100% water tight.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    Exhaust manifolds are usually red hot, look at them on a dark night and you can see it, and hitting them with cold water can cause them to crack or warp.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    Quote Originally Posted by kentw View Post
    I have yet to clean and detail my engine and engine compartment...any suggestions? It used to be so simple...cover the distributor, carburetor, alternator, spray on the cleaner and hose it off...a bit more intimidating these days
    I washed engine on my another car once even with covered distributor but could not start it for like an hour after that.
    And yes, if you wash hot engine you might damage the stuff. I always wait while my motorcycle cool down before washing it.
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    Re: Cleaning The Engine and Underhood Area?

    Good enough...thanks everyone.
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