Engine Cleaning. - Page 2

James.uk · 24th June 2013, 14:02

Re engine cleaning...

I had that thought too, so I had a lie down and it soon went away...

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Grumpy1 · 24th June 2013, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Re engine cleaning...

I had that thought too, so I had a lie down and it soon went away...

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rovexCDTi · 24th June 2013, 15:07

Cleaning your engine bay is actually part of basic maintenance. Dripping and soaking oil can soften and damage rubber components, weaken belts etc. General dirt can cause water to cling to components, corroding and/or shorting electrical contacts. It can encourage rust or genral corrosion not only of the body, but also of bolts and other fixings, making a repair or removal harder later on.

Might sound over the top, but ive seen it all.

James.uk · 24th June 2013, 17:03

>>>Dripping and soaking oil can soften and damage rubber components, weaken belts etc. General dirt can cause water to cling to components, corroding and/or shorting electrical contacts. It can encourage rust or genral corrosion not only of the body, but also of bolts and other fixings, making a repair or removal harder later on.<<<

By the same token, oil on those same components will prevent them rusting innit...

And.. You cheated, no one said it was a good idea not to fix any leaks..

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NigelOBB · 24th June 2013, 17:21

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Originally Posted by trimani

I have cleaned engine bays for years and never had a problem. Just don't fire water down back of bulkhead (plenums & ECU).

Method:

Spray whole engine bay with 'Gunk' degreaser. Use soft brush on really dirty parts.

Jet with cold water, but stay away from back of bulkhead (Plenums & ECU), also don't directly spray on to electrical connections etc. Spray until degreaser gone.

Next, spray entire engine bay with 'Auto Glym' Bumper & vinyl clean. Thoroughly spray EVERYTHING under engine bay (NOT BULKHEAD).

It will go all white and milky and look an absolute mess.

Now comes the hard part. Start engine, go for short drive and then park up. DO NOT LOOK UNDER BONNET. Leave car alone preferably next day, and then have a look. If you followed instructions you will be amazed at the result.

One very clean, shiny engine bay, with the black rubber etc, looking very black.

Attached picture should be what you can achieve.

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trimani (Alf)

Or this though fully agree with Pab about pressure washers. Ok on old stuff but to much electrics to damage.. Steam cleaner is the best but again with care.. I use waterless cleaner degreaser and a jug if water if any rinsing needed

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24th June 2013, 15:07	#13
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Cleaning your engine bay is actually part of basic maintenance. Dripping and soaking oil can soften and damage rubber components, weaken belts etc. General dirt can cause water to cling to components, corroding and/or shorting electrical contacts. It can encourage rust or genral corrosion not only of the body, but also of bolts and other fixings, making a repair or removal harder later on. Might sound over the top, but ive seen it all. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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24th June 2013, 17:03	#14
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	>>>Dripping and soaking oil can soften and damage rubber components, weaken belts etc. General dirt can cause water to cling to components, corroding and/or shorting electrical contacts. It can encourage rust or genral corrosion not only of the body, but also of bolts and other fixings, making a repair or removal harder later on.<<< By the same token, oil on those same components will prevent them rusting innit... And.. You cheated, no one said it was a good idea not to fix any leaks.. .. ...