How to detail engine compartment?

[Dene2006]

Sorry if this is the wrong forum to ask this question but what would you recommend would be the best way to give the engine a good shampoo? Mine is getting pretty grim looking and there is a lot of scary electrical components there. Thanks

[Young-SC-Owner]

I use the pressure washer! I start it up, let it run and douche it down!!


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[TulsaDave]

Last time I used Mean Green I bought at the Dollar Store. Sprayed it on, waited a few minutes then hosed it of... Repeat as necessary.


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[Dene2006]

Originally Posted by TulsaDave

Last time I used Mean Green I bought at the Dollar Store. Sprayed it on, waited a few minutes then hosed it of... Repeat as necessary.


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Thanks Dave, so getting water in there isn 't a big deal?

[04cr450]

its not a big deal but it is.. I cover up the alternator, batteries, filter, ficm with trash bags. Then i wash the engine down with water out of a hose, no pressure washer. Then i air dry it with a leaf blower.. Do not wash the engine with the motor running- you do not want cold water to hit a hot engine block.

[Dene2006]

Originally Posted by 04cr450

its not a big deal but it is.. I cover up the alternator, batteries, filter, ficm with trash bags. Then i wash the engine down with water out of a hose, no pressure washer. Then i air dry it with a leaf blower.. Do not wash the engine with the motor running- you do not want cold water to hit a hot engine block.

Good tips, I kinda thought that hitting anything under the hood with a pressure washer might not go well.

[10secondC]

Originally Posted by TulsaDave

Last time I used Mean Green I bought at the Dollar Store. Sprayed it on, waited a few minutes then hosed it of... Repeat as necessary.


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thats how i've done it for years.

[cRaZy8]

I use CRC 6-56 after the engine is dry. Apply with a dry cloth, spray on cloth or on engine parts, then wipe with same rag.
Leaves a nice protective coating on metals and plastics.
Renews the black on hoses, wire loom, weather stripping etc.
Gets rid of the white corrosion spots on bare aluminum too.
I wipe everything down under the hood, leaves a nice shine!!!

[Dene2006]

Originally Posted by cRaZy8

I use CRC 6-56 after the engine is dry. Apply with a dry cloth, spray on cloth or on engine parts, then wipe with same rag.
Leaves a nice protective coating on metals and plastics.
Renews the black on hoses, wire loom, weather stripping etc.
Gets rid of the white corrosion spots on bare aluminum too.
I wipe everything down under the hood, leaves a nice shine!!!

Thanks crazy!