Under da Hood
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ive heard from a detailer at a dealership near by that if you just leave your truck running, and spray it with water that it will be fine since the truck is on...you know it will start. From what ive heard also is that if you spray it with simply green to eat at the grease...and then hose it down...that would look wonderful.
Remember not to keep the water on any one spot for a long period of time...make gradual strokes across the engine bay but dont stay in one spot for too long.
But id like to know some other tricks to cleaning your engine bay as well...mine sure needs it!
Remember not to keep the water on any one spot for a long period of time...make gradual strokes across the engine bay but dont stay in one spot for too long.
But id like to know some other tricks to cleaning your engine bay as well...mine sure needs it!
#5
I use Engine degreaser, but only when its an old engine and theres a lot of grime caked on. Autozone sells an engine detail spray you can use. its best to use it when the truck is cold. cover the battery, the alternator with a plastic bag or something and then hose down the engine bay with a pressure washer at a car wash. Dont spray anything directly. This is what i use to clean the engine bays on my oldie cars when i take them to car shows. hope it helps.
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Simple Green Metal. Works great.
Disconnect your battery/cover your fusebox first.
Wet your engine bay down.
Spray liberally with Simple Green Metal.
Let stand for a few minutes.
Wipe the really dirty bits with a wet rag.
Rinse.
Let dry.
Reconnect battery/uncover fuse box.
It helps if your spray nozzle has a "soaker" or "shower" setting. And try to clean under the hood regularly. Saves you time in the future.
I do know folks who wash their engine bays at the local car wash with the pressure washer and drive away without incident. Not something I would do to my truck though.
Cheers,
D.
Disconnect your battery/cover your fusebox first.
Wet your engine bay down.
Spray liberally with Simple Green Metal.
Let stand for a few minutes.
Wipe the really dirty bits with a wet rag.
Rinse.
Let dry.
Reconnect battery/uncover fuse box.
It helps if your spray nozzle has a "soaker" or "shower" setting. And try to clean under the hood regularly. Saves you time in the future.
I do know folks who wash their engine bays at the local car wash with the pressure washer and drive away without incident. Not something I would do to my truck though.
Cheers,
D.
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#18
It's designed for automotive use(ie. degreasing). The regular stuff is just general purpose. If the engine bay is that bad, you might want to scrape off as much of the build-up with a putty knife or flat screwdriver. If you're looking for a quicker and easier way you could always try using a Hotsy, if you know anyone who has one, that is. Or take it and get it steam cleaned.
Cheers,
D.
Cheers,
D.
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Avoid the coil pack + computer
And since it is a '91 , here is for de-rustification:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTZkvkivDQ
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/tec...ctrolysis.html
And since it is a '91 , here is for de-rustification:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTZkvkivDQ
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/tec...ctrolysis.html
#25
Grap any type of engine degreaser, head down to the local do it your self wash spray the entire can on the engine compartment, let it sit for a few minutes, then spray it all off with a hi press. wash..
no need to cover anything up... I do this once a month and never have had an issue...
anything that will make it shine just collects more dust... whats the point..
no need to cover anything up... I do this once a month and never have had an issue...
anything that will make it shine just collects more dust... whats the point..