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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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I am getting ready to clean the engine bay and I was wondering if there are components that need to be covered before I proceed.

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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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I generally just cover the alt and fuse box.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Cover the ECS next to the batt, and any open plugs here and there ...
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Hose only on a light spray.... my advice would be to NOT use a power washer.

There is too much electronics in there to chance a power washer.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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I spray the rubber with armor all before washing...and definitely no power washer.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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A better way (unless it is really dirty!) is to wet a towel with detailer, and wipe the compartment down.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by carpe dm
A better way (unless it is really dirty!) is to wet a towel with detailer, and wipe the compartment down.
Fully agree
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I use Adams All Purpose cleaner on and then a light rinse (almost mist) with a gardern hose.
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A Swifter duster will get out a lot of dirt/dust that would otherwise be unreachable. If you do put water on the engine, make sure it isn't hot.
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No water hose will ever touch my engine, as mentioned prior, wipe down with a damp cloth, I use Griots Speed Shine, then go over the hoses with Turtle Wax tire shine in the green bottle. Perfect.

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I usually cover the battery, the belt tensioner pulley, the TPS, fuse box, alternator, and the cooling fan motors. Keep the hose sprayer on a fan spray or fine mist.
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Originally Posted by Bandit1
I usually cover the battery, the belt tensioner pulley, the TPS, fuse box, alternator, and the cooling fan motors. Keep the hose sprayer on a fan spray or fine mist.
Still only one fan and one motor on that fan.


(as it comes from the factory)
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