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18 January 2004, 11:25 AM
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Any of you reccomend ant products and is it an easy job?
18 January 2004, 11:30 AM
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Halfords CD2 engine cleaner
From this -
To this -
[Edited by Brun - 1/18/2004 11:50:37 AM]
18 January 2004, 11:44 AM
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How long does it take you to do that?
18 January 2004, 11:46 AM
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Half an hour start to finish.
If you do a search, there is a thread where loads of people have used this Halfords stuff
18 January 2004, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for that, i might take a trip to halfors later...
18 January 2004, 12:18 PM
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What a difference !! you sure thats the same engine bay
Simon
18 January 2004, 12:28 PM
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I have always been wary of cleaning the engine for fear of corroding the electrical connections etc... Just a thought....
18 January 2004, 12:29 PM
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Any way of cleaning bolts in the engine??
18 January 2004, 12:32 PM
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Used the same as Brun, excellent stuff!!
BEFORE
AFTER
simb
[Edited by simb 2 - 1/18/2004 12:33:21 PM]
18 January 2004, 12:44 PM
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just got myself some of that stuff, will start cleaning right away
18 January 2004, 12:52 PM
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Who wants to do mine?!!
18 January 2004, 02:16 PM
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engine looking much better now
18 January 2004, 02:34 PM
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FECKIN'ELL,I Want some, I want some!what did you both use,...a toothbrush?
18 January 2004, 02:37 PM
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ERE, Simb2,...Are you sure you did'nt paint yours? LOL!
18 January 2004, 02:42 PM
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Vote for CD2 here as well.
Hadn't let it dry properly before I took the after pic.
18 January 2004, 03:09 PM
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before
after
Wax Wizard engine clean followed by engine finish spray.
[Edited by johnfelstead - 1/18/2004 3:10:14 PM]
19 January 2004, 03:07 PM
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Very nice everyone, Ive just nipped to Halfords on my dinner and bought Cd2
19 January 2004, 03:15 PM
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How is this stuff actually used ?
19 January 2004, 04:28 PM
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Its says on the can, to spray the 1st can onto a warm engine, leave form a bit then rinse.
19 January 2004, 04:59 PM
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do you just spray over whole engine or do you have to tape anything up for protection??
19 January 2004, 05:42 PM
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Also interested in doing this on my thilthy MY95 Turbo. What do you need to cover up?? And do you wash it off with a jet wash??
19 January 2004, 05:51 PM
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Keep it out of the inside of the altenator and not directly on to wires/connectors, also not the intercooler..its delicate.
19 January 2004, 05:57 PM
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It recommends a hosepipe to rinse.
19 January 2004, 06:03 PM
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19 January 2004, 06:29 PM
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Just cover up the intercooler with a bit of cardboard, then the alarm housing and induction filter if you have one. If you do use a jet wash and have an Sti, don't spray the jet too close to the Red crackle as it may start to come off.
19 January 2004, 10:27 PM
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how much is this from halfords please
19 January 2004, 10:28 PM
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cant remember i think it was 7-8 pounds
25 January 2004, 08:38 AM
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Got some of this last night (£7.99) and gonna give it a go later today.
25 January 2004, 09:23 AM
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The degreaser leaves the driveway stained!!!
25 January 2004, 09:28 AM
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cheers *****, I think I'll park it on the road and do it!
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