Engine Cleaning
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Re: Engine Cleaning (TowerMan)
If you have a 92-96, don't dump water over it. You will kill the optispark, which is below the water pump.
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Re: Engine Cleaning (TowerMan)
Youve got a 91? Just dont get the distributor wet, otherwise you can hose it down. I would be kinda careful with any exposed electrical though.
Just let it dry out a little before you crank it, and then let it finish drying once you do.
Just let it dry out a little before you crank it, and then let it finish drying once you do.
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Re: Engine Cleaning (TowerMan)
Since joining the Forum about a year ago, I have learned that there are many ways to do some tasks. Here is something I learned last year while atttending a car detailing event:
1. With engine COLD, spray Gunk engine cleaner on the entire engine and compartment. Cover any major electrical parts like distributor with Saran wrap or aluminum foil.
2. Let the car sit for about 15 minutes and then hose off the entire area with low pressure water (per directions on the can).
3. Using a towel, remove excess water where you can reach.
4. Spray a can of WD40 on the entire engine and compartment. Allow the spray to dry and you will have a clean engine and the metal parts will have some protection.
Regards, Sam :yesnod:
1. With engine COLD, spray Gunk engine cleaner on the entire engine and compartment. Cover any major electrical parts like distributor with Saran wrap or aluminum foil.
2. Let the car sit for about 15 minutes and then hose off the entire area with low pressure water (per directions on the can).
3. Using a towel, remove excess water where you can reach.
4. Spray a can of WD40 on the entire engine and compartment. Allow the spray to dry and you will have a clean engine and the metal parts will have some protection.
Regards, Sam :yesnod:
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Re: Engine Cleaning (TowerMan)
I have a 1991 Convertible - I guess I don't have to worry about the opti-spark stuff???
[Modified by ittlfly, 6:28 AM 1/25/2003]
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Re: Engine Cleaning (ittlfly)
I am very aggressive when washing my engine. I wash it hot at the car wash with different types of degreasers and chemicals. On a warm day I have had no problems. It was very dirty when I got the car a year ago. I have been washing engines this way for over thirty years. After about 5 trips the motor and area are about 95 percent spotless. Now if I could just put her on a rotisserie so I could get at that underside............ :D
[Modified by brdd, 9:37 AM 1/25/2003]
[Modified by brdd, 9:37 AM 1/25/2003]
