| nhluhr | 05-12-2002 12:17 PM |
how do i clean the engine?
can i use a hose? I want to rinse all the grit and grime of 22,000 miles out of my engine bay.
| hpracingwrx | 05-12-2002 12:31 PM |
yea i dont think a hose alone will work. ur also going to have to spray ur engine down with some kind of degreaser. dont spray the intake or the alternator, i would suggest super clean or simple green. just spray and let sit for a while then rinse with hose
| thermite | 05-12-2002 12:53 PM |
Take it to a car wash that has engine cleaner. It does exist :) Although we only have one in our town. Spray it down with engine cleaner, I really think its watered down degreaser. Turn to rinse and whala. Clean engine :) This is what I do at least.
speed safely,
thermite
speed safely,
thermite
| juztin180 | 05-12-2002 01:00 PM |
ummm
what about the alternator/electronics stuff?
its not good to get it wet.....and its kinda hard to just cover up.
what about the alternator/electronics stuff?
its not good to get it wet.....and its kinda hard to just cover up.
| nhluhr | 05-12-2002 01:03 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by juztin180 [/i]
[B]ummm
what about the alternator/electronics stuff?
its not good to get it wet.....and its kinda hard to just cover up. [/B][/QUOTE]
yeah that's what I'm worried about... is it okay to just spray away from it?
[B]ummm
what about the alternator/electronics stuff?
its not good to get it wet.....and its kinda hard to just cover up. [/B][/QUOTE]
yeah that's what I'm worried about... is it okay to just spray away from it?
| edkwon | 05-12-2002 03:00 PM |
I posted this question earlier, look [url=http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=171081&highlight=clean+engine+bay]here[/url]
Basically i used Green stuff degreaser (found in any local auto supply store) and covered my alternator with a plastic baggie and hosed down my engine bay, simple!
Ed
Basically i used Green stuff degreaser (found in any local auto supply store) and covered my alternator with a plastic baggie and hosed down my engine bay, simple!
Ed
| thermite | 05-12-2002 03:21 PM |
I have cleaned my motor once a week since my car was new with what I was saying. Never had a problem yet. I dont like spry directly towards the alternator anyways. With the engine degreaser at the local car wash it works like a charm. comes right off, I probly spray the motor for 20 sec tops.
speed safely,
thermite
speed safely,
thermite
| eric m. | 05-12-2002 03:31 PM |
are you kidding? you haven't cleaned it in 22k miles? that's bad. i would recommend that everone give it a good clean every few thousand miles at least. use foaming engine cleaner to help remove any old grease or whatever. it should clean up pretty nicely.
| nhluhr | 05-12-2002 03:35 PM |
heh ok so plastic over the alternator (and i'll cover the battery to be safe) and then just use Simple Green and a hose huh?
| thermite | 05-12-2002 07:19 PM |
let the battery get wet, wont do a thing. Actually itll clean it. They are sealed and your not going to short anything out.
thermite
thermite
| annointed | 05-12-2002 11:24 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by eric m. [/i]
[B]are you kidding? you haven't cleaned it in 22k miles? that's bad. i would recommend that everone give it a good clean every few thousand miles at least.[/B][/QUOTE]
Why?
Please explain. My engine is dirty as all get out, and I like it that way. Never been cleaned in 8 years.
[B]are you kidding? you haven't cleaned it in 22k miles? that's bad. i would recommend that everone give it a good clean every few thousand miles at least.[/B][/QUOTE]
Why?
Please explain. My engine is dirty as all get out, and I like it that way. Never been cleaned in 8 years.
| Snowphun | 05-12-2002 11:52 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by annointed [/i]
[B]
Why?
Please explain. My engine is dirty as all get out, and I like it that way. Never been cleaned in 8 years. [/B][/QUOTE] I'm with you. My 16 year old 944 has 130k miles of grime built up under the hood, and it's not causing any problems.
Paul
[B]
Why?
Please explain. My engine is dirty as all get out, and I like it that way. Never been cleaned in 8 years. [/B][/QUOTE] I'm with you. My 16 year old 944 has 130k miles of grime built up under the hood, and it's not causing any problems.
Paul
| nhluhr | 05-13-2002 07:39 AM |
i just want it to look better. i keep the interior clean and the exterior clean... may as well clean under the hood too.:D
thanks for the tips. I picked up a spray bottle of Simlpe Green and some Foaming Engine Cleaner.
thanks for the tips. I picked up a spray bottle of Simlpe Green and some Foaming Engine Cleaner.
| Siper2 | 05-13-2002 11:10 AM |
Yeah I'm with you, I like to keep mine clean. Though it isn't right now... Haven't cleaned mine yet (and I'm approaching 50k miles).
But I always kept my old cars' engines clean(er).
Dirt and grime usually don't affect anything, no, but if you ever need to have your engine worked on--by yourself or someone else--they always appreciate not having to get around all the dirt.
-S2-
But I always kept my old cars' engines clean(er).
Dirt and grime usually don't affect anything, no, but if you ever need to have your engine worked on--by yourself or someone else--they always appreciate not having to get around all the dirt.
-S2-
| DustinR | 05-13-2002 11:48 AM |
i just hit everything under the hood with the pressure washer once a week when i wash the car. Its not spotless but its pretty damn clean
-Dustin
-Dustin
| 98kPa | 05-13-2002 01:05 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Snowphun [/i]
[B] I'm with you. My 16 year old 944 has 130k miles of grime built up under the hood, and it's not causing any problems.
Paul [/B][/QUOTE]
3 reasons:
1) when working on your car you get more light in the engine bay (reflections).
2) when working on your car small parts (bolts, nuts, clips, etc) aren't hidden within layers of grease.
3) when working on your car you don't get as much grease all over yourself.
I'm so weird that I even clean under the the lower lips of the body panels where no one can see ;)
jason
[B] I'm with you. My 16 year old 944 has 130k miles of grime built up under the hood, and it's not causing any problems.
Paul [/B][/QUOTE]
3 reasons:
1) when working on your car you get more light in the engine bay (reflections).
2) when working on your car small parts (bolts, nuts, clips, etc) aren't hidden within layers of grease.
3) when working on your car you don't get as much grease all over yourself.
I'm so weird that I even clean under the the lower lips of the body panels where no one can see ;)
jason
| Snowphun | 05-13-2002 01:41 PM |
Ahh, but my car never breaks, so there's no need to work on it. :lol: :lol:
Wooo, that's funny. :p
Wooo, that's funny. :p
| 98kPa | 05-13-2002 06:41 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Snowphun [/i]
[B]Ahh, but my car never breaks, so there's no need to work on it. :lol: :lol:
Wooo, that's funny. :p [/B][/QUOTE]
Just let me spend 10 minutes working on your car... something will break :)
jason
p.s. this is called "karma" hehehehe
[B]Ahh, but my car never breaks, so there's no need to work on it. :lol: :lol:
Wooo, that's funny. :p [/B][/QUOTE]
Just let me spend 10 minutes working on your car... something will break :)
jason
p.s. this is called "karma" hehehehe
| nhluhr | 05-13-2002 06:56 PM |
update
i hosed it down with that STP foaming engine degreaser and then did some Simple Green Automotive spray as well... hosed it off and it looks much cleaner now. I used tin foil to cover the alternator. No problems from the water. I even hosed the MAF and it's fine.
thanks for the tips!
thanks for the tips!
| nicktckhoo | 05-14-2002 11:46 AM |
Pardon my asking, but how does one cover the alternator? It is the big piece just aft of the radiator and the pulleys right? Can anyone show me a diagram? Thanks.
Nick
Nick
| jamz | 05-14-2002 12:53 PM |
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| jamz | 05-14-2002 12:57 PM |
Ph34r my photochop sk1llz :p
| hpracingwrx | 05-14-2002 11:38 PM |
jamz howd u get ur engine so clean?!!
teach me the ways of the jed-I-club :D
teach me the ways of the jed-I-club :D
| Deznuts05 | 05-15-2002 03:41 PM |
ahh I don't know what those guys are talkin about alternator... yea yea every car wash I use Castrol super clean... spray it on make sure that the engine is cool and rise off... I don't even wait because its so strong and I do it so frequently there's no need... and water on electical parts... yea whatever... I do however let it dry up before I start my baby up... on the other hand I did the same thing to my friends car and it just took longer to dry up... if its well or if anything electrical that starts the engine it wont... but then again think about when they go rally throught the amazon or where ever... it gets mad wet and dirty....
| Burnout | 05-15-2002 07:55 PM |
You can also use the tire, wheel cleanner at the car wash, alls it is is a degreaser, then rense.
| juztin180 | 05-15-2002 08:05 PM |
I used to use Simple Green on my eclipse.
It always looked decent for shows and stuff (yeah, I used to be a ricer :lol: )
Rinse it all out, even the battery (not the alternator though) and then spray it down with some tire foam. Although, I'm not sure how well this will work on the WRX, as it has the hood scoop. Its amazing how much dirt and crap that funnels into the engine bay
It always looked decent for shows and stuff (yeah, I used to be a ricer :lol: )
Rinse it all out, even the battery (not the alternator though) and then spray it down with some tire foam. Although, I'm not sure how well this will work on the WRX, as it has the hood scoop. Its amazing how much dirt and crap that funnels into the engine bay
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