super_ted

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Recently picked up a 2004 WRX Wagon as my daily run around, Although having full service history with the car, the engine was looking like it had seen better days. So being bored & looking for something to do over the festive time off, i decided to degrease the bay & jet wash it down, finished with some back to black. I know it's not a show finish example & no where near as clean as some of the other cars on here but i'm happy with the results - need a new header tank now as it stands out like a sore thumb!
Before:


After:

Morzy

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Looks good that fella, massive improvement

dagger

looks loads better

Wagon Gaz

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Looks loads better that mate, just wish it had stopped raining at all up here to be outside.

s70rjw

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Great transformation there. What did you use?

djandyg

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Mine could do with a degrease, im just scared of sticking a hose over the engine lol

mikeywilliams

+1 want to do mine but scared those engine bay down even if i covered any electrics i could see i wud still be worried of f##kin something up lol

super_ted

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I used Gunk engine degreaser diluted slightly in a spray bottle, sprayed on to everything, agitated with a wheel cleaning brush, started engine, jet washed entire bay, then sprayed again with Muc off & jet washed again. Left engine to idle until dry, wiped all plastic trim with some back to black stuff that i found lurking at the back of the garage.
Not very special i know but at least i can now see the engine

s70rjw

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The great thing is once its been cleaned properly, its easy to keep on top of.
Anyone not happy to use a hose...watering can or cloths will do a decent job, just takes longer.

Martyn19

Looks alot better. Did you just cover the battery while cleaning it?

super_ted

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No i just avoided jetting any obvious electrical parts. These engines are well protected anyway, all connectors etc, are rubber sealed anyway.

-shane-

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Looks great i did mine with a hose pipe no problems, Bit worrying when i started it and the engine was steaming lol, But all ok once dry

petethemeat

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did you cover the alternator?

super_ted

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No, just stayed away from it with the jet washer.

RICK...

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Looks exactly the same as mine on the before picture, same rusted/corroded header tank too lol

Fantastic job though mate, looks loads better

petethemeat

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Cool.

Good job on the cleaning

Razorwrx1

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Top job Buddy!

super_ted

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Cheers guys.

Martyn19

Do you need to cover the intercooler at all?

super_ted

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No, it will be fine mate.

johnson12

Nice work there well worth the effort put in.