Engine Cleaning
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Texas
Engine Cleaning
Hi i have a 95 vette stock with a dirty engine. I want to clean it up so i wanted some tips, never done before. What should i use and is it ok to spray it down with a hose. What should i beware of and should i do it while the engine is cold or warm. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Most will advise never to spray down engine with water. The opti spark is located on the front of the engine and should not get wet.
Do a search on opti spark and you will find many threads about this.Optis are really expensive....Most clean engine with rags and one area at a time....
Do a search on opti spark and you will find many threads about this.Optis are really expensive....Most clean engine with rags and one area at a time....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: prescott AZ
I would do it the hard way with a rag full of de-greaser. I would keep away from putting cold water on a hot engine- thermal stress can crack very strong metal. And with the Opti-spark, even the improved vented model on the 95-96's, I would never wash it. It you do - use aluminum foil around electrical connectors of which there are many to keep them dry.I would put a towel over the Opti and alum. foil over the towel.I would always want a dirty engine that ran than a clean engine that didn't..
