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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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I'm planning to rinse out the engine compartment.
Is it safe to spray everything with hose water?
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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What year is the car? If it is an LT1, be careful with the optispark.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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What year is the car? If it is an LT1, be careful with the optispark.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 02:58 AM
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Default Re: engine compartment (Bugleboy84)

I'm guessing with a name like "Bugleboy84" that you have an '84?

First, I would cover up the air cleaner, alternator and distributor.

Second, wash the h*ll out of it.

Third, remove coverings, and start it up to make sure it runs ok. :thumbs:
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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add to make sure you check all your elec connections and make sure they are connected and sealed tight.... then use a little elbo grease ....
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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From 1992 to 1994. I would stay away from hoseing it down,because of the opti spark. But it was changed in 1995. They didnt have the same problem. But i would still be careful, even if i had a 95 or 96. Clean by hand :)
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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Default Re: engine compartment (Q1KSLVR)

I'm guessing with a name like "Bugleboy84" that you have an '84?

First, I would cover up the air cleaner, alternator and distributor.

Second, wash the h*ll out of it.

Third, remove coverings, and start it up to make sure it runs ok. :thumbs:
Nope. My username has nothing to do with vette. Its something to do with my hobby. Anyway, I own an 89 coupe. I'm guessing that only thing I need to do is cover up the air cleaner, distributor, and alternator. Thanks you all very much for your input.
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