Engine Washing??
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Engine Washing??
Considering the "Opti", how do you wash your engine? While changing the wires on my '94, I notice the engine/frame had a considerable amount of grease & oil build-up over the years. I've washed the engine in the past at the local car wash, but after the wire ordeal, I'm a little bit paranoid. Thanks 
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He got lucky. I clean my LT1 with a damp cloth and cleaner. Nothing is worth the risk of taking out the Opti (unless you have money to burn). 
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Looks like he has an '89 so no Opti.
If you really want to clean the front of the engine, and do plug wires, it's easiest to remove the accessories from the front of the motor and use straight Simple Green in a spray bottle and some small brushes. The fill another squirt bottle with water to rinse everything off.
No hoses, no pressure washer and the Opti will keep on working.
If you really want to clean the front of the engine, and do plug wires, it's easiest to remove the accessories from the front of the motor and use straight Simple Green in a spray bottle and some small brushes. The fill another squirt bottle with water to rinse everything off.
No hoses, no pressure washer and the Opti will keep on working.
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