Has anyone tried to wash/clean the upper plenum...mine is filthy and I've tried everything...anyone know how to get the dirt off?

 

Just get is polished straight away, so it'll be easier to clean

 

can you polish it on the car?.....and if not, is it a resonable diy job?

 

This is my method. I do not necessarily recommend that anyone use this method:

1. Rinse engine bay and underside of hood with a fine spray of water.


2. Prepare a spray bottle of 50 Mr. Clean/50 water.

3. Spray underside of hood and engine bay. Let sit for 10 minutes.






4. Agitate dirty areas with a assortment of brushes.






5. Rinse with fine water mist.


6. Dry with leaf blower.


7. Apply dressing to damp cloth, then wipe plastic engine bay parts.




Photos below at 41,000 miles.

 

very clean engine bay. nice work

 

wow that is so ****. i like it!

 

I use simple green and a tooth brush to clean my plenum. Works great.

 

Please, don't quote such a long list of pictures! Waste of space in the thread!

 

Good tip........

 

thanks for the info guys!!!

 

I agree... Nexx please edit your posts from now on so you don't waste all that space. We all saw the pics the first time

 

at my work (bmw dealership) they just pop the hood and pressure wash the engine bay, no preliminary care taken. just watch for shooting too close on cables and connectors, and do your best to dry it before you turn your key.