Any Tips On How To Clean The Engine Bay

Killa · May 11, 2014

any tips on how to clean and degrease the engine bay, not just engine alone , but the firewall... and all the gunk and dirt of all the line...

I do not have a pressure wash.

quicksilver075 · May 11, 2014

I used a couple cans of oven cleaner and let it soak. I rinsed it off with a pressure washer though. It came clean pretty easily.

Killa · May 11, 2014

quicksilver075 said:
I used a couple cans of oven cleaner and let it soak. I rinsed it off with a pressure washer though. It came clean pretty easily.

do you know what brand to use and will it damage the paint ?

quicksilver075 · May 11, 2014

It was the cheap stuff from walmart. I did looose some paint but that may have been from the pressure washer. I was not worried about the paint on mine I was repainting it black anyhow. On my truck and wife's car I use gunk engine degreaser and a small brush to help loosen things up. Then rinse with a hose. Works pretty well to clean things up.

Killa · May 11, 2014

thanks

mikestang63 · May 11, 2014

simple green and a stiff nylon brush

Killa · May 11, 2014

should I wash engine with its hot, warm, cold ? I see I have to cover all the electric ( alternator, coil .. )

Audiophile · May 12, 2014

I use Simple Green as well. I find it does a good job without the harsh chemicals.

I was always taught NEVER to spray water, or anything else for that matter, on a hot engine. So, I always do mine cold, before it's been fired for the first time that day. I'm sure others will disagree, but that's what I was taught and have never had a problem.

chaos254 · May 13, 2014

I have not tried this yet but supposedly it works great.

http://www.1017.org/nsx/Enginetrick/EngineTrick.htm

Grabbin' Asphalt · May 13, 2014

It works done it.

jAEded · May 13, 2014

I use a air gun, and then Windex and a rag, but my engine isn't all that dirty.

dnbonds · May 13, 2014

Grabbin' Asphalt said:
It works done it.

What all did you cover before you attempted this?

CarMichael Angelo · May 13, 2014

This is a pic of me cleaning my engine compartment. I used 200 PSI of air pressure, and Starbright Black oxide media. You have to be careful not to completely disintegrate the entire engine though,...so,..be careful if you go this route.

dnbonds · May 13, 2014

madmike1157 said:
This is a pic of me cleaning my engine compartment. I used 200 PSI of air pressure, and Starbright Black oxide media. You have to be careful not to completely disintegrate the entire engine though,...so,..be careful if you go this route.

Idk if you are insane or joking lmao, probably the latter

CarMichael Angelo · May 13, 2014

dnbonds said:
Idk if you are insane or joking lmao, probably the latter

I mean really,........

#1. It put the lotion on it's skin
#2. It drags my stupid assed dog into the pit with it.
or
#1. It sprays the .25 car wash engine degreaser on it's skin.
#2. It sprays the degreaser off.

Gearbanger 101 · May 15, 2014

I'd take it to the local do it yourself car wash bay where you have access to high pressure water, then hose it down with some of this....

....let it sit for a couple of minutes and then blast it. Might have to do it a couple of times, but it'll be spotless when you're done.

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