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  • #1

    cleaning the engine

    Ok I just read the engine cleaning post and am somewhat confused (sorry). So I popped my hood the other day and noticed my engine area is super dirty. Maybe not super but its not clean.

    When cleaning the engine do I need to cover anything up so water doesn't get in or on a certain component? Do I just take the hose and spray the whole engine area? Here are a few pics of how not clean it is.







    Ok so maybe it is super dirty...
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  • #2
    Re: cleaning the engine

    nope spray away

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    • #3
      Re: cleaning the engine

      Some people suggest covering your alternator. At least try not to soak it when you're spraying it down.

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      • #4
        Re: cleaning the engine

        wow, that is dirty!
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        • #5
          Re: cleaning the engine

          I always just spray mine without covering anything up
          havent had any problems.
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          • #6
            Re: cleaning the engine

            you live on a dirt road dont you
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            • #7
              Re: cleaning the engine

              Dang, that's super dirty! Mines not quite that bad but its getting there....time to clean under my hood now also

              Originally posted by WoodburyMan
              Your Car sounds like it is kicking ass!. Your exhaust makes way more kickass noise than my does and i dont even want to hear mine start.. and it just sounds like the fucking MOTHERSHIP HAS LANDED!... don't know how to explain it. but my pants just got tight and now i want to make love to your car! where the beautiful sound comes from...

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              • #8
                Re: cleaning the engine

                Not sure if you read mine, but I did a step by step, with pics.
                I don't cover anything on mine.
                The only one I cover anything on is my Camaro, which has a carb'd engine.

                viewtopic.php?f=51&t=19436&hilit=+engine+cleaning

                If you still have questions, feel free to ask away. I'm not always the best at explaining things the first time

                Originally posted by acxdarlene
                no...all i did was help u guys w/ ur collection of blonds

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                • #9
                  Re: cleaning the engine

                  i dont cover anything but i do it running though so it drys quicker from the heat
                  its might just be a family sedan, but girls love this car

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                  • #10
                    Re: cleaning the engine

                    Originally posted by rollin20s
                    i dont cover anything but i do it running though so it drys quicker from the heat
                    run the engine ,degrease and spray away

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                    • #11
                      Re: cleaning the engine

                      Poor engine!!!!!!!
                      Agreed. Just spray away....
                      Post pics when yer' done.
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                      • #12
                        Re: cleaning the engine

                        Poor G6.

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                        • #13
                          Re: cleaning the engine

                          First thats only dust, a wet rag should do it.

                          If you want to spray water anyway, low pressure spray on a dead cold engine with some soap.
                          I dont recommend those engine cleaner sprays, they are too aggresive and may create spotting or dull the aluminum.

                          I use a mild dishwasher solution diluited in a water spray bottle. Work like a charm.

                          Will post pics on the weekend!!

                          Also, I just hate those plastic engine covers......an engine should be seen.... not coverred in some flimsy plastic!!

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                          • #14
                            Re: cleaning the engine

                            Woohoo Thanks for the replies and the help. I dont live on a dirt road but.....I haven't cleaned it ever since i've had the car. (April 07) But no I deliver pizzas and there are plenty and I mean plenty of dirt roads where I deliver on.

                            I'll clean it soon....Friday maybe bc I only work my one job and I have free time. Pics will be posted.

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                            • #15
                              Re: cleaning the engine

                              Originally posted by 08blackgt
                              Not sure if you read mine, but I did a step by step, with pics.
                              I don't cover anything on mine.
                              The only one I cover anything on is my Camaro, which has a carb'd engine.

                              viewtopic.php?f=51&t=19436&hilit=+engine+cleaning" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

                              If you still have questions, feel free to ask away. I'm not always the best at explaining things the first time
                              Yes that is what I read and idk why I was confused.....long day I guess.

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