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Old 09 May 2012, 09:10 PM
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Whats the Best way to clean the engine without taking the thing apart?

Is steam cleaning an option?

Has anyone had any problems having this done in the past?
Old 09 May 2012, 09:31 PM
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Personally I would not use a steam cleaner .

The method I used in the past is(not a scooby)

Cold engine
Cover battery, alternator and other obvious electrical items
Using a soft brush and degreaser and rinse with a watering can (careful where you are pouring it)

When finished run the engine up to temp to dry everything out. I used AG engine degreaser to good effect and WD40 works well on the plastic bits

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There is a thread somewhere on here that gives pics of how to clean engine bay, what to cover up & what products to use. Whatever you do make sure that you do it correctly or you could incur some damage!
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had a look for that thread in regards to a pictorial guide but cant fine anything anyone else know where it might be??
Old 09 May 2012, 11:18 PM
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Scrap that ive found it !!
Old 09 May 2012, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by H1GhW1Re
Scrap that ive found it !!
glad you did
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i ushually use some G101 or megs cleaner spray on aggitate with a brush then jetwash off depending how bad it is as to how much elbow grease you will have to put in

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Thanks Guys Ill post some pics gonna do this at the weekend
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Post a link please.
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Originally Posted by 360ste
Post a link please.
To save Swiss the trouble of the first one, clicky and/or clicky.
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