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#2616003 - 05/07/08 07:55 AM Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC*
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As you can see it's time for some spring cleaning...
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#2618013 - 05/07/08 04:07 PM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: iPood]
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CRC Engine Degreaser + toothbrush. Follow the directions on the can.
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#2618354 - 05/07/08 05:40 PM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: PurduinaSi]
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 Originally Posted By: PurduinaSi
CRC Engine Degreaser + toothbrush. Follow the directions on the can.


ill try it out, thanks
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#2619549 - 05/08/08 02:08 AM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: iPood]
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I just wipe mine weekly with a damp cloth to keep it clean... but I know there are areas I'm missing. I'm afraid to get crazy in the engine bay, because I'm not sure what to cover up in there (BMW inline 6). I don't see anything except the computer that I would wrap up, but I'm hesitant. I really would like to soak it all down and scrub it, though.
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#2619795 - 05/08/08 07:19 AM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: CORONA.ESQ]
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 Originally Posted By: SVTNate
I just wipe mine weekly with a damp cloth to keep it clean... but I know there are areas I'm missing. I'm afraid to get crazy in the engine bay, because I'm not sure what to cover up in there (BMW inline 6). I don't see anything except the computer that I would wrap up, but I'm hesitant. I really would like to soak it all down and scrub it, though.


I know what you mean. This guy that I used to hang around with once put a towel over his battery and then pressure washed his engine. It turned out ok, but i would never do that.
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#2620463 - 05/08/08 11:38 AM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: iPood]
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I use Simple Green and a garden hose. Just be sure to cover up your air filter if it is exposed. For extra shine you can follow up with ArmorAll Tire foam.
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#2622517 - 05/08/08 11:08 PM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: SilverCTR]
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^^ what he said...

use some foil or garbage bags to cover your distributor, intake filter (if youre using a short stack), and battery.

use simple green automotive... lightly spray where its dirty. use a normal paint brush kinda like what daniel-son used in karate kid, and brush around the engine bay. after youre done, shower it with a hose at medium pressure.

after youre done, drive around a highway for about 5 minutes, and it should be clean and dry.

make it look better with a rag with armor all sprayed on it.
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#2623054 - 05/09/08 03:10 AM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: CORONA.ESQ]
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 Originally Posted By: SVTNate
I just wipe mine weekly with a damp cloth to keep it clean... but I know there are areas I'm missing. I'm afraid to get crazy in the engine bay, because I'm not sure what to cover up in there (BMW inline 6). I don't see anything except the computer that I would wrap up, but I'm hesitant. I really would like to soak it all down and scrub it, though.


I sprayed the CRC all over the engine bay, scrubbed everything, and then rinsed with a regular hose with a light setting. Didn't really cover anything, and nothing got messed up.
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#2624055 - 05/09/08 12:04 PM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: PurduinaSi]
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I might have to give it a go. My Dinan intake runs down behind the bumper, so I can't even see the filter from the engine bay. It should be okay, since it always gets wet when I wash the car (it's only a few inches behind the brake duct opening, you can see the filter from the front of the car). You don't cover your ECU, battery terminal, etc?
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#2625487 - 05/09/08 06:51 PM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: CORONA.ESQ]
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Battery terminal and ECU have their own plastic covers, so they were fine. I just usually do it once a year (spring, after dirty winters) and then keep up with the wipe downs in between washes.
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#2626738 - 05/10/08 11:34 AM Re: Any tips for cleaning an engine bay? *PIC* [Re: PurduinaSi]
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 Originally Posted By: PurduinaSi
CRC Engine Degreaser + toothbrush. Follow the directions on the can.


quoted to make sure everyone knows just how viciously awesome this stuff is. I also really dig the engine detailer...but keep a ton of rags handy and wash your hands before you close the hood or touch any external painted surface
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