how many ppl hosed down their engine bays and any problems occur?
05-03-2005, 12:46 PM
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how many ppl hosed down their engine bays and any problems occur?
how many ppl hosed down their engine bays and any problems occur?
05-03-2005, 02:31 PM
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no, it's just time for me to do it on my Z, i've done it on my accords but i had to cover some paticular parts i.e. distributor cap, some sensors plugs, etc....never had a problem, but jsut wondering. cuz i would like to get some heads up on this topic before i do it. thanks though!
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Originally Posted by dchi_t
no, it's just time for me to do it on my Z, i've done it on my accords but i had to cover some paticular parts i.e. distributor cap, some sensors plugs, etc....never had a problem, but jsut wondering. cuz i would like to get some heads up on this topic before i do it. thanks though!
05-03-2005, 03:31 PM
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Washing/Cleaning Engine
I use 303 (soap) diluted with distilled water (engine cold) let it sit (10-15 minutes) and then I use one of those 2 gallon bug/weed sprayers (lowes) pump it up and rinse the engine off with distilled water. Do not use a high pressure water hose!
The I blow dry it with a shop vac with the engine running. No water spots this way. Last step is wipe down as much as you can with a Quick Detailer to make it shine and touch up the hoses with Vinelex.
Looks Great! Nothing but compliments!
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The I blow dry it with a shop vac with the engine running. No water spots this way. Last step is wipe down as much as you can with a Quick Detailer to make it shine and touch up the hoses with Vinelex.
Looks Great! Nothing but compliments!
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05-03-2005, 03:35 PM
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where can i possibly get that much distilled water? im not going to pay for it at the local supermarket. sorry, thats the only place i know where i can get distilled water
05-03-2005, 04:28 PM
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Hey! It takes approximately 2.5 gallons @ about $.75 per gallon you're talking $2.25 every couple of months! 1/2 gallon for the 303 and two gallons for the rinse of the engine!
You do not need much!
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You do not need much!
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OH! hahahha!! nm then, i thought u needed as much water needed to complete hose down the engine bay. i misunderstood u =DD i have one of those bug/weed sprayers at home actually...thanks major!
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Engine Bay Cleaning
I was in a hurry when I replied to your post (at work). As I reread it, I should have said you will need one of those spray bottles to mix the 303 soap & distilled water. Spray that on your engine bay let sit for a few minutes and then rinse with distilled water.
Then blow dry with a shop vac & let the engine run as well! Distilled water leaves no unsightly residue unlike regular tap water!
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Then blow dry with a shop vac & let the engine run as well! Distilled water leaves no unsightly residue unlike regular tap water!
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