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Old May 21, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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I want to have my 99 C5 detailed and have the engine steam cleaned. Anyone have any comments or bad experiences, I'm a little nervous about screwing up the sensors. :confused: :crazy: :skep:
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Old May 21, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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I regularly (weekly) steam clean the engine on my 03 as I live on a dirt road (yes we are looking to move because of the vette...**** huh?)

I just take care not to spray to much around the fuse box and air intake...but other wise in my 1 1/2 months of washing I haven't had an issue.

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Old May 21, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Very risking around all those electronics, JMHO :skep: :skep: :skep:
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Old May 21, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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I used the garden hose and Simple Green on mine and didn't have any problems.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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I used the garden hose and Simple Green on mine and didn't have any problems.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Most of the connectors under the hood have weather pack connectors. You should not have to worry about water damaging your sensors.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Most of the connectors under the hood have weather pack connectors. You should not have to worry about water damaging your sensors.
I'm OK with water from a hose.

But hot presurized steam? :nonod: :nono: Not me!
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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:iagree: :hurray:
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