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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Engine Bay cleaning tips?

Hey, i was just wondering what people do to keep their engine bays clean and/or what to do to save a dirty greasy bay like yours truely. Post your methods!
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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you can start by going to a car washing and using the pressure washer to clean the engine and under the hood... (using the degreaser setting) that in itself will really help.

ensure that you do not spray directly onto seals, like around the valve covers for you do not want to get any water into the engine. Also do not directly spray or get your electronics wet, and especially the distributor.

If it is really, really bad.. start off by spray a can of 'engine degreaser' onto your warm engine (you can buy one at any auto parts store) and let that soak onto your engine first... but not too long for it will strip paint, eat wires, gaskets, etc.. then hose off with the pressure washer.

good luck.
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