Cleaning Engine Bay

[Typer666]

As above, what process do you guys use and with what products? cheers

[colzo]

Depends how bad it is really. My engine was covered in 'transit' grease which was a bit of a nightmare to get off. Firstly cover the alternator, MAF sensor and battery terminals with cling film. Then I used Gunk (I believe Megs Super Degreaser is just as good), let it soak in and agitate with a brush if needed then use a Pressure Washer on a moderate pressure. A lot of people will be against using a PW but in over 3 years I have had no problems. Soak up excess water with a towel then run engine to dry completely. I then used Swissvax Motor Shine to protect and seal the engine bay.

[RA Dunk]

last time i did it i couldent start my car for hours afterwards, go canny with the water lol

[phil_g]

http://homepage.mac.com/cdodsworth/FileSharing8.html

[C_WRX]

Also have a read through this.....

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_engine.html

Don't forget to cover up things like your intercooler, alternator, battery and obvious showing electric plugs. When you hose off have it at a fairly light setting - don't blast it with the jet wash as you'll be forcing water in where it shouldn't go ! Make sure you protect after the cleaning, you've basically stripped away any previous protection (mucky or not).

Said it before Colzo, that was a work of art !!

[hosstheboss]

Depends how bad it is really. My engine was covered in 'transit' grease which was a bit of a nightmare to get off. Firstly cover the alternator, MAF sensor and battery terminals with cling film. Then I used Gunk (I believe Megs Super Degreaser is just as good), let it soak in and agitate with a brush if needed then use a Pressure Washer on a moderate pressure. A lot of people will be against using a PW but in over 3 years I have had no problems. Soak up excess water with a towel then run engine to dry completely. I then used Swissvax Motor Shine to protect and seal the engine bay.

Jesus man, that is impressive - I can't get the outside of mine that clean!!