Hey guys....may sound like a stupid question...but other than steam-cleaning is there a preferred quick way to clean the engine bay? i'm going to my first meet on saturday...no mods under the hood but I would just like to get rid of the 6 years of dirt and gunk all over the engine...mainly the intake manifold. Is it ok to just hose down the engine with a high pressure hose? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Its not going to hurt if you take precautions. Cover the CAI filter if exsposed, the Coils and leave the motor running. Try not to spray constantly in one spot. Washed cars for all my life and never had a problem with just plain old High pressure at the car wash. THe only time was on a truck and you just have to let it dry out. After its done drive it awhile the you will have to clean polish by hand. Try a tire shine for all the plastic and black stuff.
laserred, I do the following to my stang and my wife's s2000, here is the thread from the s2k sight, explaining how to, never had a problem got both products at Autozone...If you can't find the Mequiars detailer, go with simple green automotive and cut it 50% with water....Cd-2 engine detailer drys hard and doesn't attrack dirt. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=278999
Here's what you do, makes anything look show quality:
Rub anything possible with a sponge w/ soap and water (dish soap is good)
Dump all excess soap over engine and bay
Rinse off well
Let Dry
Take your favorite tire cleaner and spray away. Don't spray any metal, doesn't do nothin for it. I like wet'n'protect, gives all the plastic n' rubber a nice gloss.
cleaning the engine
