Hay guys just a quick question that I was not able to find in a search.. is there a best way to clean the engine compartment out and make it look better/cleaner.. use water/air ideas..? Simple question but looking for best results..

 

power washer. Cleans it perfectly.

 

yea it is

 

what???

i hope to god you cover all you non-water safe electrical components such as your alternator...


as for the question that started the thread, they sell engine cleaner at any auto parts store it works perfect- it's a degreaser- works like a charm!

 

Simple Green Auto Degreaser! Cover all electrical and intake components, soak the motor in the stuff and let it sit for a little bit but not dry. Then power wash it off.

 

I used simple green and power washed it after members made fun of my nasty ass engine bay. I did not cover anything but kept the spaying to a minimal. Looks like new

 

and do it with a COLD moter...

 

i turn my engine on while cleaning it and mist the water over it not direct spray....

 

as a detailer... I use a pressure washer and do the engine bay around other 2 washes... and i use an air gun to blow out all the water from everywhere. i don't really cover stuff up unless everythings really dirty then yeah butnot usually. I also usually spray the under neath of the car also... and about once a month or so i take the wheels off and get the brake dust off them..

 

umm.... why would you have to cover anything in the engine bay? its designed for an engine bay so it can handle a little water.... just not designed for massive amounts

 

WTF! a power washer wont hurt the altenator, i use the power washer all time never had a prob.

 

usually i use a power washer... the only ppl that have to worry are the ones running a Short-Ram

 

Very True! Had a bad experience with that on my first car.

 

Well did you ever hear a squeaky blet? hmm water can get into the pulleys bearings and screw them up... it can screw the coils up... it can screw the alternator up... it can prolly screw the fuse box up but i've never scene that one happen... so it can def. fck sht up

 

Lets get one things straight... If your filtering your water you will not have anything to worry about. Pure water does not conduct electricity nor does it cause corrosion. So... power washing the car then just do a "spot free" rinse.

EDIT: Just be careful of greased componants, power washing them might end up something other than a shinny apperance.