[Z06] Engine Cleaning

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Jul 23, 2019 | 10:07 AM

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Jul 23, 2019 | 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by STRMLNE

How bad is it? I have a very difficult time spraying down the engine with a hose or steamer so I do it by hand. But if you really need to use a hose, there are some YouTube videos on how to avoid the alternator etc.

It's not that bad just want to detail it basically.

Jul 23, 2019 | 05:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Arvalo

I put a plastic grocery back over the alternator, then use simple green and a hose. I like to use compressed air to get that water out of deep areas and out from the injectors and such. Then I close up the hood and let it run to burn any remaining water off 10-15 mins.

This works well if a fairly dirty engine. If only slightly dirty, just wipe down with a moist rag.