Engine washing tips?
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Racer
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Engine washing tips?
Hey All...
I'd like to wash the motor in my 1994 vette but frankly am a little intimidated by all the horror stories I've heard of optispark failures, check engine lights and such. Does anybody have any advice?
Also, when I was detailing cars when I was a kid we used to spray the engines down with silicon (WD40) to disperse water and leave a nice shine. Does anybody think this is a bad idea?
TIA
I'd like to wash the motor in my 1994 vette but frankly am a little intimidated by all the horror stories I've heard of optispark failures, check engine lights and such. Does anybody have any advice?
Also, when I was detailing cars when I was a kid we used to spray the engines down with silicon (WD40) to disperse water and leave a nice shine. Does anybody think this is a bad idea?
TIA
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Re: Engine washing tips? (PoloGrnC4)
Here's the best washing tip you'll get: Don't.
Rub it, wipe it, "whatever" it, just don't spray water on it!
:seeya
Rub it, wipe it, "whatever" it, just don't spray water on it!
:seeya
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Re: Engine washing tips? (PoloGrnC4)
I'd have to agree...keep H2O away! Just go with hand wiping and clean it that way, but don't get water near that optispark...
:cool: coot
:cool: coot
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Re: Engine washing tips? (PoloGrnC4)
Heres my suggestion, get some Tire black (or shine, it's gotta have petroleum distilates), spray it on a rag, then wipe your engine compartment clean. It works, and the black shine LASTS...
[Modified by Old Sport, 11:54 AM 8/5/2001]
[Modified by Old Sport, 11:54 AM 8/5/2001]
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Re: Engine washing tips? (Old Sport)
I have to agree...stay away from the H2O. Water is bad for ya, It will even cause hangovers if you mix it with alcohol :eek: Even if you use Ice with your favorite alcoholic beverage you must drink it very fast to keep the ice from melting and adding that hangover inducing liquid :bs to your drink :crazy: