Engine Wash
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From: Millington mI
Engine Wash
I have a 92 (with the badly designed optispark) and I haven't sprayed down the engine since I bought her. Needless to say it's pretty filthy.
I need to wash the engine, but I don't really know how. I'm assuming I can either take off the optispark, or cover it up or something....
I'm sure many people know how to accomplish this and I'm hoping one or two will pass the knowledge on to me.
thanks!
I need to wash the engine, but I don't really know how. I'm assuming I can either take off the optispark, or cover it up or something....
I'm sure many people know how to accomplish this and I'm hoping one or two will pass the knowledge on to me.
thanks!
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Re: Engine Wash (Bradley3)
you're kidding me... I really have to do it by hand?
It's really not that bad. Enjoy yourself. Engine detailing is fun.
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Re: Engine Wash (Bradley3)
you're kidding me... I really have to do it by hand?
Burning Brakes
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Re: Engine Wash (Smash)
Engine detailing is fun.
That Opti-grab fiasco is inexcusable nonetheless...
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Re: Engine Wash (Andy1983)
I've heard a person or two that has covered the optispark with a plastic bag and sprayed it down.. but even on my 95 with the better opti I wouldn't attempt it. Rags and simple green only.
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Re: Engine Wash (emoshn)
I just replaced my opti with a new one and vented it per "Corvette Fever Feb 01". It's pretty well sealed up now. Do you think (or would you gamble) a spray down?
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Re: Engine Wash (dexion)
Hmm.. I have an lt4 would I have problems too?
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Drifting
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Re: Engine Wash (leego)
How do the words "Medical Swabs" sound to you? :lol: You're gonna need them, that's for sure.
Took me about 2,500 medical swabs to detail my engine. I still use them in order to maintain as well. Better get used to it. :nonod:
Opti-Crap = :smash: :bs
Took me about 2,500 medical swabs to detail my engine. I still use them in order to maintain as well. Better get used to it. :nonod:
Opti-Crap = :smash: :bs
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Re: Engine Wash (emoshn)
I just replaced my opti with a new one and vented it per "Corvette Fever Feb 01". It's pretty well sealed up now. Do you think (or would you gamble) a spray down?
Now ask youself if you really want to spray the engine down with water.
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From: Fl
Re: Engine Wash (Bradley3)
Got my opti spark once when washing the engine...learned my lesson. Now I wash the engine about every other time I wash the car if I'm washing it at home. I use a light spray from the hose on the upper part of the motor and on the under hood, but I stay away from the front of the motor. Then, like the others, I do it by hand. Once you get it clean it's not hard to keep up. I do all the metal pieces and A arms etc with the polish so it looks nice when I open the hood. Go ahead, clean it carefully, you'll be glad you took the time.
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Engine Wash (LT1)
Does this also apply to the Octi-Distributor on the L98s? Are those ok for a good soaking?
Sorry...got carried away reading 'opti spark'. I felt the need to come up with a catch phrase. Wont do it again..... :crazy:
Sorry...got carried away reading 'opti spark'. I felt the need to come up with a catch phrase. Wont do it again..... :crazy:
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From: Vancouver BC
Re: Engine Wash (VetteNoob)
Does this also apply to the Octi-Distributor on the L98s? Are those ok for a good soaking?
Sorry...got carried away reading 'opti spark'. I felt the need to come up with a catch phrase. Wont do it again..... :crazy:
Sorry...got carried away reading 'opti spark'. I felt the need to come up with a catch phrase. Wont do it again..... :crazy:
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Re: Engine Wash (Andy1983)
This is a question that I had as well.
I understand about the "Simple Green" and a toothbrush but then how do you rinse it? This is the real issue, washing is not the problem. I still don't know how to rinse it.
Mark
I understand about the "Simple Green" and a toothbrush but then how do you rinse it? This is the real issue, washing is not the problem. I still don't know how to rinse it.
Mark
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Re: Engine Wash (VetteNoob)
Does this also apply to the Octi-Distributor on the L98s? Are those ok for a good soaking?
[Modified by vader86, 4:19 PM 2/2/2002]
