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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 01:20 AM
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What do you use to clean your engine? What is the best way to do it? My method isnt workin' too good.....
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 01:33 AM
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pressure wash, just dont hit the distributor
simple green or some type of engine degreaser
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 02:00 AM
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Grab a small towel, and get a spray bottle. In the spray bottle put a very small amount of dishwashing liquid in it and fill the rest with water. Start cleaning! :smash:

Clean small sections at a time. I'm undertaking my FILTHY engine compartment. I started with the wheels wells and front suspension. Jack the 'vette up, take off the wheel and clean everything in there. It took a good hour to do one side because it was SOOOOOOOOOO dirty.


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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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Grab a small towel, and get a spray bottle. In the spray bottle put a very small amount of dishwashing liquid in it and fill the rest with water. Start cleaning! :smash:

Clean small sections at a time. I'm undertaking my FILTHY engine compartment. I started with the wheels wells and front suspension. Jack the 'vette up, take off the wheel and clean everything in there. It took a good hour to do one side because it was SOOOOOOOOOO dirty.
It takes a while, but the end result is worth it. Once its clean a simple wipe down from time to time is all you need to do.:)
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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its only hard the first time. pick a spot and go to work.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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Nice wheels...........nice car!!!!!!
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Ok thanks i will add some dishwashng detergent and go to work.
Fixvet Nice car! I love those rims. :seeya
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