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Nov 30, 2003 | 06:51 PM

CORVETTE GURU

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Steam Cleaning

How Safe is it with the sensative Opti Spark? also considering the 96 is vented

Nov 30, 2003 | 07:02 PM

scorp508

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You're the guru, shouldn't you know? :jester I would be sensitive in the area of hte opti, otherwise you'll probably be ok. Steam itself (which is invisible) is extremely hot, I would test it on some vacuum line away from the car first to make sure it won't melt it.

Nov 30, 2003 | 07:04 PM

Fastguy

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Steam is pretty pervasive, I wouldn't even risk it.

Nov 30, 2003 | 07:59 PM

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Re: Steam Cleaning (CORVETTE GURU)

I've always used Gunk brand cleaner. Large amounts can be prepared by mixing the straight solution(avail. in qts.) with, I believe kersosene. It can then be added to a spray atomizer(Windex type sprayer) . Spray onto a warm engine and work especially dirty areas with an old paint brush(trimmed to get stiffness). Rinse with a gentle garden hosing. This allows greater direction and control over the process. Same stuff is avail. in spray cans if you don't need much/want to mix. Steaming might better be reserved for out-of-the-car, heavy duty cleaning. Just my thoughts. Jack

Nov 30, 2003 | 08:20 PM

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Re: Steam Cleaning (CORVETTE GURU)

I use a presure washer, BUT ONLY AFT OF THE VALVE COVERS ! Even though I have sealed the opti and vented it, I don't get the front of the engine wet. With the Vette up on the Qwik-Lift, I use the pressure washer to clean the underside. Only had to do it once since I bought it. Hot steam would worry me. :skep:

Nov 30, 2003 | 09:22 PM

Ramrod92

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Re: Steam Cleaning (Strick)

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Hot steam would worry me. :skep:

Tom, have you been using the cold steam? :lol:

Nov 30, 2003 | 09:29 PM

Strick

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Hot steam would worry me. :skep: Tom, have you been using the cold steam? :lol:

Don't I feel smart :banghead:

Nov 30, 2003 | 09:54 PM

CORVETTE GURU

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Re: Steam Cleaning (Strick)

haha thanks everyone.. HOT steam crossed my mind.. but i thought to myself.. the plastics are under the hood laying around when the engine is hott anyways.. i should be able to take the steam right?? a respectible automotive technology teacher i spoke with told me it works great.. and he said just work around and careful in the front areas of the engine