Best way to clean engine?
Aug 4, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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From: Solano Co, CA Originally a North Idaho Hick
Best way to clean engine?
Curious as to what you guys do to keep your engines looking good. Mine got some nice mudpuddle water slung all over it by the fan on our little outing on Saturday. Hit that puddle a bit too hard perhaps
. Anyways I hit it with the pressure washer and that took off most of it but there is still alot on the hoses and in the nooks and crannies. I don't have access to a steam cleaner. Any ideas what to use to spray on it and then spray it off again. There isn't any oil or anything just dirty. Also I don't want to have to worry about my ignition getting wet. Thanks
. Anyways I hit it with the pressure washer and that took off most of it but there is still alot on the hoses and in the nooks and crannies. I don't have access to a steam cleaner. Any ideas what to use to spray on it and then spray it off again. There isn't any oil or anything just dirty. Also I don't want to have to worry about my ignition getting wet. Thanks
Aug 5, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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From: Moulton Lincolnshire England
what you need to do is take that poor little underpowered petrol engine out and stick a diesel in then you can blast away with the jet wash and have no worries about the ignition. lol .
p.s. how did you get on with the wheelin trip i am totaly gutted that i couldnt make it but i will be there for sure next time.
p.s. how did you get on with the wheelin trip i am totaly gutted that i couldnt make it but i will be there for sure next time.
Aug 5, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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Joey, I just got done washing my engine with Gunk Foamy Engine Brite. It got pretty filthy up at Greenwater Saturday.
One day I might try the CR2 that Jason uses.
That is a two step process.
The first can cleans, the 2nd can puts on a gloss covering.
I have not tried that though as the gloss stuff might attract more dirt.
My engine was filthy, and I wanted to clean it today as I'm going to Toyota tomorrow to get the oil changed.
Here are two before pics. Kind of hard to see the dirt in the photos, but look at the power steering pump fluid cap. Also the intake manifold is pretty dirty, along with the winch cables from the battery:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/dirty1.jpg
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/dirty2.jpg
Now for the cleaned engine pics:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/clean1.jpg
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/clean2.jpg
Lots better. I have never covered my alternator or distributor cap before. Well, I did back in the 70's, but not on this Toy, or my '90 truck I use to have.
I let the Gunk sit on a stone cold engine for a few minutes then rinse it off.
I then repeat and let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then rinse.
After it's rinsed, I start the engine and let it idle for about 10 minutes so it can dry off and any Gunk left behind can burn off.
Never had a problem with not covering those two parts, but that is the way I do it, so only do it if you want to risk it.
Now when they change the oil tomorrow, there won't be any dirt by chance to get in the oil filler cap, plus it just looks better to take it in with a clean block.
http://www.gunk.com/Degreasers.htm
I did find this just now from a search on the 'Net.
Seems this guy is real anal about doin' his engine.
I'm anal, but not when it comes to the engine. It's just going to get dirty and dusty again next time I head to the hills.
http://www.se-r.net/car_info/clean/detail_engine.html
One day I might try the CR2 that Jason uses.
That is a two step process.
The first can cleans, the 2nd can puts on a gloss covering.
I have not tried that though as the gloss stuff might attract more dirt.
My engine was filthy, and I wanted to clean it today as I'm going to Toyota tomorrow to get the oil changed.
Here are two before pics. Kind of hard to see the dirt in the photos, but look at the power steering pump fluid cap. Also the intake manifold is pretty dirty, along with the winch cables from the battery:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/dirty1.jpg
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/dirty2.jpg
Now for the cleaned engine pics:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/clean1.jpg
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/e...ash/clean2.jpg
Lots better. I have never covered my alternator or distributor cap before. Well, I did back in the 70's, but not on this Toy, or my '90 truck I use to have.
I let the Gunk sit on a stone cold engine for a few minutes then rinse it off.
I then repeat and let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then rinse.
After it's rinsed, I start the engine and let it idle for about 10 minutes so it can dry off and any Gunk left behind can burn off.
Never had a problem with not covering those two parts, but that is the way I do it, so only do it if you want to risk it.
Now when they change the oil tomorrow, there won't be any dirt by chance to get in the oil filler cap, plus it just looks better to take it in with a clean block.
http://www.gunk.com/Degreasers.htm
I did find this just now from a search on the 'Net.
Seems this guy is real anal about doin' his engine.
I'm anal, but not when it comes to the engine. It's just going to get dirty and dusty again next time I head to the hills.
http://www.se-r.net/car_info/clean/detail_engine.html
Aug 5, 2002 | 11:31 PM
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From: Solano Co, CA Originally a North Idaho Hick
Hey Corey thanks for the info but aren't just going get your truck dusty and dirty again when you head to hills too hahaha had to throw that in there!
hahaha had to throw that in there!
Aug 6, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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I don't know about the mechanics Corey goes to (except when he brought his work truck into the shop when we both were working) but I has noticed that more care and pride in work goes into a rig that is nice and clean and cared for. Mechanics enjoy working on nice stuff!
Aug 6, 2002 | 11:15 AM
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That is true Dave.
I actualy read that in Griot's catalogs.
Mr. Griot says if your engine bay is nicely detailed and clean, the mechanic working on it will take more pride in his work.
He does not mention that on his site however.
But he does says it's a good way to impress our mechanic.
That is why I washed the engine yesterday.
Here is Griot's engine cleaner and gloss.
No, I have not tried it yet
Oh, buy the way, I had checked my oil yesterday and I had not burned one drop of oil, and the last time it was changed was February.
I bought an air filter today, but the shop said my current one was fine.
Even after all that dusty driving last weekend.
I'll throw this filter in when it's needed.
Corey
PS, I did find it. I had to click on the detail kit.
Here is a quote from the above URL:
I actualy read that in Griot's catalogs.
Mr. Griot says if your engine bay is nicely detailed and clean, the mechanic working on it will take more pride in his work.
He does not mention that on his site however.
But he does says it's a good way to impress our mechanic.
That is why I washed the engine yesterday.
Here is Griot's engine cleaner and gloss.
No, I have not tried it yet
Oh, buy the way, I had checked my oil yesterday and I had not burned one drop of oil, and the last time it was changed was February.
I bought an air filter today, but the shop said my current one was fine.
Even after all that dusty driving last weekend.
I'll throw this filter in when it's needed.
Corey
PS, I did find it. I had to click on the detail kit.
Here is a quote from the above URL:
I've been told by more than one mechanic that extra care and attention is given to cars with detailed engines. Under the hood is your mechanic's home, and if you give them a spotless environment in which to work, they'll make every effort to take special care of you.
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