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16 January 2007, 11:40 PM

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engine steam cleaning

Anyone ever taken their baby to a car wash and had the engine steam cleaned?

How exactly does it work anyway? lol

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16 January 2007, 11:46 PM

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The very best way to do it is to buy a few tins of Engine Cleaner from the PoundShop.

Warm the engine, spray the cans all over, start engine and allow to idle, get jet washer and spray all over (but NOT the intercooler or alarm) ... leave engine running and close bonnet - it will steam clean itself.

Cost? About £3 - 3 cans ....... superb value

and amazing results!!

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17 January 2007, 12:39 AM

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cover the alternator

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17 January 2007, 08:57 AM

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i prefer the diy method of using engine cleaner too but then my engine isnt particularly dirty.

not a bad idea ps - might try that one.

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17 January 2007, 11:55 AM

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Normally around a £10. They spray the engine bay with TFR and then jet it with steam.

Or to save yourself a few quid, buy 'Gunk' or similar and take it down a diy jetwash, cover the engine bay in Gunk as described on the back of the bottle, leave engine running, cover alternator (not essential) and jet wash the stuff off.