do I need to worry?
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do I need to worry?
You guys have been VERY helpful in the past to me. I have had my first Corvette, an 88 for about 4 months now. I read a lot about the optispark and dangers therein if it gets wet. I also see, I think, that the 88's didn't have one. I would like to clean my engine, can I pressure spray it in one of those hot water, high pressure, do it yourself places without any worry or concerns? Whatsthe best way to do this?
Bert Wiest
Bert Wiest
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
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No optispart on 88's... Me i never pressure wash an engine... just hand clean everything.... but if you must, you need to be careful of the dist, wiring, and the VERY OLD plastic that can break under pressure, etc, etc.
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From: Colorado Springs CO
You are correct, you do not have an opti 
.
I have an LT1, so everything has to be hand washed
I had an 89 Z28, I used to cover the alternator and distributor with plastic bags. I had access to a hotsy then.
I'm sure the L98 guy's will chime in with better advise
.I have an LT1, so everything has to be hand washed
I had an 89 Z28, I used to cover the alternator and distributor with plastic bags. I had access to a hotsy then.
I'm sure the L98 guy's will chime in with better advise
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From: The Pines South Jersey
I cleaned mine with simple greens auto version then washed it down with the garden hose.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
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From: Database Error Indiana
Originally Posted by vinnies87
No optispart on 88's... Me i never pressure wash an engine... just hand clean everything..
Oh yea, cover the smog pump too. water will kill the bearings.
Last edited by JackDidley; Nov 3, 2006 at 10:35 PM.
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From: Lenoir City TN
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Originally Posted by jd_v3tt3
I cleaned mine with simple greens auto version then washed it down with the garden hose.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
That is what I do.
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From: Conyers Ga
Originally Posted by jd_v3tt3
I cleaned mine with simple greens auto version then washed it down with the garden hose.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
Like said, cover the alternator and distributor .
If you clean the intake area, if you have access to a shop vac that can be switched to blowing - blow out the water.
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