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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Cleaning Engine?

How do you clean your engine compartment up? I heard you presseure wash it, but I'm not really sure how to do that. Anyone have any tips or info thanx
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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I would probably go out and buy a can of engine brite (or something comparable) - they're sold at any auto store. Then wait until your engine's cool, spray it on real thick, wait a few minutes, scrub anything thats real dirty, maybe spray some more on, and then just rinse it off.
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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Thanx. And I should just rinse it off with a hose, that won't mess anything up?
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Put a plastic bag or something over your distributor and alternator just to be safe. And try not to soak them.
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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ok and can I just use engine degreaser?
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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any1?
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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yes you can use engine degreaser
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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thanx
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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What about the stickers and things wont those get messed up by the engine cleaner?
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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no the stickers will be fine unless you scrub them too hard or something like that
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