wrx287

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I am thinking of giving my engine bay a bit of a clean before the summer comes (if we get one ). Just wondering what is best to use and what do i need to cover up whilst cleaning?
Cheers

C_WRX

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Have a read through this:
Car Care Advice - Engine - How to safely clean and protect your engine bay
On a Subaru I'd say the intercooler, alternator and electrics are important to cover over from product/water getting at them.
Don't jet wash on full power to clean off whatever product you decide to use, a hose on light setting should be enough...i.e. don't force water where is shouldn't really go.
Oh, Colzo might post up a pic of his again, work of art !!!

V4JDMSTi

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no worry to cover the intercooler. you just have to be carefull. as said no real need to rinse with any pressure if you don't want to. but i would say either spray the alternator with wd40 to repel water or cover it. however i always leave the engine running and i've not had any problems with getting it wet.

product wise i use megs super degreaser cut 4-1 with water. various brushes to aggitate and that's it. once you get the metals clean you may want to protect with blackfire metal sealer. all available from pb

Rich @ PB

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Cheers chaps, can't add much other than to say that my personal choices for the degreaser are either P21S Total Auto Wash or Eimann Fabrik Engine Degreaser, while for dressing I still love 303 Aerospace Protectant, which we now do in a dinky sample size to help you guys save some cash if you won't be using it that often.