engine area cleaning
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You don't have one on your '89, since it still uses the conventional small block Chevy distributor at the rear of the intake manifold.
They both perform the same function, just located differently between the two engines.
Washing an engine compartment on any modern car can cause issues.
Don't spray water (especially high pressure) at any electrical connection.
Burning Brakes
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From: Valrico Florida
I did mine a couple weeks ago.
Simple green sprayed everywhere followed by a hose down on shower setting.
Then Armor All Tire Foam sprayed everywhere, let the foam sit, wipe some stuff, comes out really nice.
http://robhealey.com.au/Corvette/tec...leaning-trick/
Simple green sprayed everywhere followed by a hose down on shower setting.
Then Armor All Tire Foam sprayed everywhere, let the foam sit, wipe some stuff, comes out really nice.
http://robhealey.com.au/Corvette/tec...leaning-trick/
Burning Brakes
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I used a mix of simple green and engine degreaser. Spayed it on via a low pressure sprayer you can get in Lowes and Home Depot. Let it sit for a few, maybe 10 minutes, and then used a hose, low pressure nozzle. I made sure not to spray direct on any electrical connectors, distributor, etc. then after it dried, and I was sure car ran fine, I used the Armoral Tire Foam trick. Mine is an 1985, so no Opti
Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Get yourself a solvent gun and a gal of the white gas for your coleman stove, brake down several carboard boxes and put them under the car. The white gas will brake down any petrolium base junk and will run off to the ground. Oh yeah do this in well ventelated area (outside) and wait awhile before driving the car, it will dry quick.
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Burning Brakes
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newbie, this is a recipe for a disaster, first off there the fire/explosion possibility, next is the hazardous material aspect if it runs down the driveway, and into any storm/runoff
great way to turn a 89 into a Roman Candle.
great way to turn a 89 into a Roman Candle.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Extra care must be taken in consederation, the storm drain is not an issue if you have drip pans or the cardboard under the car. The gas actually dry fast leaving only the dirt it broke down...
Burning Brakes
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How about a more environmentally friendly way, I did this on my '86. Go to pay store and by a can of engine degreaser made by Gunk. Get a freezer bag to over distributor cap, and place the cover back in place over it. I did it with the engine warm, not hot. Already this stuff everywhere and let sit as per directions. Hose it off and you will see a huge difference.
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From: Rolla Missouri
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Just so you know, you can clean an LT1/LT4 just as well.
A little Simple Green, various soft bristle brushes, and plenty of soap & water.
A little Simple Green, various soft bristle brushes, and plenty of soap & water.
