hi all

i just got my front mount and stainless goodies for under my bonnet but i wana give it a steam clean. but ive been told yes its ok to do and also no because of sum part on the back the engine above the gearboxs will go wrong.

is it safe or not? anyone know

 

I did mine with Halfords CD2 engine cleaner. I covered the induction kit, top mount i/c, alarm and alternator and let rip

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As a garage we recommend not to as the electrics can be sensitive to steam & water, though there are professionals doing this on a daily basis.

On a personal note I do clean the engine but very carefully & whilst I would never encourage this I have found green cotton filters come up a treat in the dishwasher.

Though don't tell the other half......

 

I once buggered up a xenon headlamp doing this once, it was a very bad day for me but the engine came up a treat though

 

I'm trying various different parts in the dishwasher at the moment......I may even publish the results.....Though electrical stuff is a no-no.....

 

Yep, Used the same stuff as Brun. Covered the same items aswell.

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A mate went round to get some CD2 from Halfords the other day, an assistant confirmed they had dis-continued it though. Whether this is true or not and he did'nt know what he was talking about , i'm not sure. You still may be able to get it elsewhere as it's really good stuff.

simb

 

talking of halfords, i recently ordered a magnex decat for my classic from my local halfords superstore. After 2 weeks of not turning up there excuse was that magnex had gone bust!!

 

 

pic of mine, done a few weeks ago with CD2

 

CD2 not bad for 7 quid.

 

Yet another for CD2

 

Like the samcos. Did you fit them yourself?

 

u sure thats the right pic???

thats still dirty???

 

down to halford me thinks

 

What nonsense!

 

CD 2 users - It says not to use on tarmac - Did you wash it in the drive - or cover under the car somehow ?>

Ta,

Mark

PS _ Had some for nearly a year, never seem to get around to it - never sure how much to cover... Guess its just alarm, Alternator ? (Don't have TMIC - it FM)

 

brun can u do mine its minging urs is mint!! how much does it cost proffesionally?

 

I will if ya really want mate, but honestly it's easy
20 minutes work was all it took. Needs doing again though as it's worse than before

 

I did it on my drive which is concrete, didnt cover anything including under the bonnet. just dont spray it over the alarm etc...

 

cheers - I'll take a look when my bigger problem is fixed....

 

back to the original question

It's fine to steam clean it, give it a spray over with concentrated truck wash first to break down the grease.

Just use your common sense - cover your alarm siren in a carrier bag and tie with an elastic band, if you have a cone air filter - do the same to that.

Aviod direct close pressure to the Intercooler, Radiator, coil pack, MAF, Ignition module/boost soloniod and inside the alternator vents. Do it with a warmish engine (not hot), and start her up straight afterwards, dry off with a compressed air line blower (if you have acess to it)

Results are as the pics above, Buy some engine bay lacquer to give a shine to any faded hoses or plastic (cover windscreen with newspaper as wind can blow the lacquer onto the screen giving nasty problems with your wipers. (silicone spray works too - but doesn't last as long)

 

thanks for that guys im guna give it a go this weekend. thanks again