Hi all, has anyone had any problems from jetwashing their engine? Just bought a five month old new shaped WRX and am considering giving it a clean under the bonnet.

 

nope, just make sure you cover up 'sensitive' areas, like electrics, and intercooler fins, and alarm

 

A quick search revealed:

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadID=206745

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...=177516&Page=4

Andrew...

 

I've used the Halfords stuff and it's very good. The bonus is there's no need to use a nasty Jetwash.

If the engine bay's really grimey, then you may need to do 2 applications of the degreaser or at least rub off some of the stubborn stuff.

Stefan

 

Thanx all, engine is not really grimey just not been cleaned for five months and I certainly like the sound of not putting much effort in to get it spotless.

 

I have a friend, who insists on washing his engine bay. Why, I have no idea, but he does.
He has been through 3 alternators, and a set of timing belt idler pulleys, from damage from water ingress.

What a pillock.

[Edited by ustolemyname??stevieturbo - 7/16/2003 11:56:04 PM]

 

LOL, mine wasn't cleaned in 4yrs before I gave it a go

You should see Alan Garrod's engine bay. You could eat your dinner off it and he still insists he doesn't clean it

Stefan

 

Done mine again today

 

I have done my engine this way many many times to get mud from under the hood, never had any problems. Some people do have problems but I guess that just comes down to common sense, where to spray.

 

Steam cleaning or jet washing the engine is not a good idea unless you know exactly what your doing! The scooby engine is very complex with loads of electronics, sensors etc under the bonnet, if you get water on the wrong bit you could cause yourself a right headache!

Ask your self is it really neccessary, stop tarting about and get in and drive you muppets!