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flex001 · 31st May 2014, 18:26

Is it wise to have the engine bay steam cleaned. .....or will it effect the engine at all.

klarzy · 31st May 2014, 18:28

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Originally Posted by flex001

Is it wise to have the engine bay steam cleaned. .....or will it effect the engine at all.

As long as your wiring and connections / seals / gaskets are all ok then it should do nothing except remove grime..

You may want to re-grease brake lines etc after...

flex001 · 31st May 2014, 18:31

Cool......I'll look into getting it done then.

James.uk · 31st May 2014, 18:38

An engine doesn't need to be spotlessly clean. And in my opinion if it's running well it's better left alone innit.

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flex001 · 31st May 2014, 19:08

It's just me i like things to look nice and clean......

Teflon · 31st May 2014, 19:22

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Originally Posted by flex001

It's just me i like things to look nice and clean......

Not just you - there are quite a few of us on here who like to keep their engine bays clean. I must admit, I personally wouldn't use a steam cleaner though - you can do a thorough job with some elbow grease and just a few products with far less risk. I used some quick detailer and a few old rags to get most of the dirt off, then some wire wool and Brasso to tackle the metal parts (air con pipes; alternator; engine mounts etc). Car wax for the paintwork, and some vinyl dressing for the plastic bits and it looks a treat.

Very satisfying work - but does lead to the odd scrapped knuckle or 2!

Cliff

flex001 · 31st May 2014, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Teflon

Not just you - there are quite a few of us on here who like to keep their engine bays clean. I must admit, I personally wouldn't use a steam cleaner though - you can do a thorough job with some elbow grease and just a few products with far less risk. I used some quick detailer and a few old rags to get most of the dirt off, then some wire wool and Brasso to tackle the metal parts (air con pipes; alternator; engine mounts etc). Car wax for the paintwork, and some vinyl dressing for the plastic bits and it looks a treat.

Very satisfying work - but does lead to the odd scrapped knuckle or 2!

Cliff

Ok mate you've talked your way into a job.......

hope to see you very soon....

Teflon · 31st May 2014, 20:49

Whoops!!!!

flex001 · 31st May 2014, 20:56

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Whoops!!!!

Just over minimum wage. And bacon sandwich and a cuppa. .....

Nev The Bear · 31st May 2014, 21:55

I have not had my engine bay steam cleaned, but by using various plastic cleaners, restorers and brasso metal polish I have got my engine bay looking like this.

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