Wash up the engine/bay?

dvtr-

Member

Feb 13, 2009

44

0

7

Houston, TX

Dec 21, 2009

#1

• Dec 21, 2009

• #1

How do u properly do this, last time i did it i followed some instructions online but ended up fking up the coils on the spark plugs leading it to missfire.

 

V_Eight

Founding Member

Sep 5, 2002

617

1

0

40

ATL

Dec 21, 2009

#2

• Dec 21, 2009

• #2

Either those instructions sucked or you didn't follow them. Take it to a pro if you want it done right and want to place blame on someone if you have problems afterward.

 

d98gt

Founding Member

Mar 14, 2002

4,505

59

204

SE Texas

Dec 22, 2009

#3

• Dec 22, 2009

• #3

How did you go about doing it? Usually just not spraying water directly into any of the electrical problems avoids the problems. My engine is currently filthy and I will be cleaning it in the morning.

 

SteedaGT9150

Advanced Member

Nov 10, 2004

1,351

59

68

Maryland

Dec 22, 2009

#4

• Dec 22, 2009

• #4

i always just use simple green an old rag and a hose.

 

0

04GTBLKVERT

New Member

May 18, 2009

173

0

0

Vegas

Dec 23, 2009

#5

• Dec 23, 2009

• #5

Apply some engine cleaner and scrub, then stand 3-5 feet away and spray the engine down.

 

9

95.0Stang

Member

Feb 20, 2003

538

1

18

46

Kansas

Dec 23, 2009

#6

• Dec 23, 2009

• #6

SteedaGT9150 said:

i always just use simple green an old rag and a hose.

Click to expand...

This is pretty much how I have done mine, I leave the car running to help the water evaporate quicker and have a fan blowing on the motor.

 

BlownFiveLiter

have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run

15 Year Member

Nov 29, 1999

3,133

18

108

Chicagoland

Dec 23, 2009

#7

• Dec 23, 2009

• #7

Simple Green in a spray bottle and a nylon brush works great. Be careful of bare aluminum with the Simple Green though, because it will stain it if left on there. I would do the rinse with the engine running and just steer clear of as many of the electrical connections as possible.