Wrx Engine spring clean
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: http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/d760b3be.jpg After:http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/8cef2d75.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/5813ae09.jpg |
Looks good that fella, massive improvement
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looks loads better
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Looks loads better that mate, just wish it had stopped raining at all up here to be outside. :cry:
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Great transformation there. What did you use?
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Mine could do with a degrease, im just scared of sticking a hose over the engine lol
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Originally Posted by djandyg
(Post 10405926)
Mine could do with a degrease, im just scared of sticking a hose over the engine lol
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Originally Posted by s70rjw
(Post 10405895)
Great transformation there. What did you use?
Not very special i know but at least i can now see the engine :norty: |
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. |
Looks alot better. Did you just cover the battery while cleaning it?
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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.
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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
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did you cover the alternator?
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No, just stayed away from it with the jet washer.
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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 :thumb::cool: |
Originally Posted by super_ted
(Post 10513956)
No, just stayed away from it with the jet washer.
Good job on the cleaning ;) |
Top job Buddy!
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Cheers guys. :thumb:
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Do you need to cover the intercooler at all?
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No, it will be fine mate.
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Nice work there well worth the effort put in.
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