engine bay cleaning?

[t3hmobster]

alright I am a complete noob to anything cars really. what would be the best way to clean up my engine?

[91hondaaccordlx]

cover the battery alt, cap and fuse panel, spray engine faom all around, low pressure and wash it off, repaet is needed, let engine run after each time for 10m to 15m for drying

[t3hmobster]

cover the battery alt, cap and fuse panel, spray engine faom all around, low pressure and wash it off, repaet is needed, let engine run after each time for 10m to 15m for drying

thanks a bundle man gonna do this tomorrow or thursday

[accordztech]

I dont cover squat, I spray willingly, but I dont hit it hard by the distribitor.

Also I do it with the car running, if you hear the engine making a funky sound then stop spraying there.

[91hondaaccordlx]

I dont cover squat, I spray willingly, but I dont hit it hard by the distribitor.

Also I do it with the car running, if you hear the engine making a funky sound then stop spraying there.

honestly thats a bad idea, i had the same question back when i was a noob to the site, and someone gave me the same answer as i gave the op. plus your motor is supposed to be cool when you wash it and off, thats what everyone i have ever asked has told me, i guess the op can do it how he wantsm, but my opinion i would never have it on and not take some precaution with covering things up

[RUGER 2.2L]

Just to throw in my advice, I would try and find a product called purple power. It is basically the cheaper version of some environmentally safe product (can't remember the name) but it works amazingly well. It is pretty common and I have found it in both auto part stores and hardware stores. To use it you just get your engine bay wet with the hose and then apply it liberally to everything that is dirty. I used almost the entire bottle on my engine bay and damn was it clean I would definitely ditto 91hondaaccordlx's advice especially covering the distributor cap. I forgot to cover mine and it got water in there and killed the car. It is not really a big deal though because you just take the cap off and let it dry, but it was kind of an inconvenience at the time.

[visualpoet]

Please learn to use the search function. There are already several threads on how to clean your engine and bay:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/search.php?searchid=5458678

[rocketman_471]

I have a question about this topic. The last time I used Super Clean in my engine bay, it ruined some of my anodized parts. What do I use or how do I prevent this from happening? Any tips?

[accordztech]

honestly thats a bad idea, i had the same question back when i was a noob to the site, and someone gave me the same answer as i gave the op. plus your motor is supposed to be cool when you wash it and off, thats what everyone i have ever asked has told me, i guess the op can do it how he wantsm, but my opinion i would never have it on and not take some precaution with covering things up

I done it for 10+ years, no issues. I might get a hick-up and thats when I stop spraying there. I dont flood the engine, I just use high pressure or a pressure washer and dont let water accumulate in certain spots. THen blow standing water out with a air gun.

Just to throw in my advice, I would try and find a product called purple power. It is basically the cheaper version of some environmentally safe product (can't remember the name) but it works amazingly well. It is pretty common and I have found it in both auto part stores and hardware stores. To use it you just get your engine bay wet with the hose and then apply it liberally to everything that is dirty. I used almost the entire bottle on my engine bay and damn was it clean I would definitely ditto 91hondaaccordlx's advice especially covering the distributor cap. I forgot to cover mine and it got water in there and killed the car. It is not really a big deal though because you just take the cap off and let it dry, but it was kind of an inconvenience at the time.

inconvenience at the time.[/QUOTE]

id read the back of the label, it pissed me off.

written directly on the bottle:
DO NOT allow drying on surface being cleaned, rinse with water
DO NOT use on exterior car surfaces, glass, painted surfaces or wheel rims

I dont even want to try to use it, and I bought a whole gallon.

[SinCityCB702]

Just to throw in my advice, I would try and find a product called purple power. It is basically the cheaper version of some environmentally safe product (can't remember the name) but it works amazingly well. It is pretty common and I have found it in both auto part stores and hardware stores. To use it you just get your engine bay wet with the hose and then apply it liberally to everything that is dirty. I used almost the entire bottle on my engine bay and damn was it clean I would definitely ditto 91hondaaccordlx's advice especially covering the distributor cap. I forgot to cover mine and it got water in there and killed the car. It is not really a big deal though because you just take the cap off and let it dry, but it was kind of an inconvenience at the time.

x2 on the purple power..i actually do it when the engine is a little warm cause it helps the degreaser work faster and just eat away at the grease and oil....oh and by the way.. its on sale at autozone only 2.99$

[SinCityCB702]

I done it for 10+ years, no issues. I might get a hick-up and thats when I stop spraying there. I dont flood the engine, I just use high pressure or a pressure washer and dont let water accumulate in certain spots. THen blow standing water out with a air gun.




inconvenience at the time.

id read the back of the label, it pissed me off.

written directly on the bottle:
DO NOT allow drying on surface being cleaned, rinse with water
DO NOT use on exterior car surfaces, glass, painted surfaces or wheel rims

I dont even want to try to use it, and I bought a whole gallon.[/QUOTE]


if you use it full strenght it could damage your wheels finish..but if you dilute it..it works great..i spray it on my wheels and tires hose if off and takes all the grime and brake dust off right away dont even have to scrub them

[rocketman_471]

Anyone have any advice on what I had asked before?

[Tippey764]

Do this

http://www.1017.org/nsx/Enginetrick/EngineTrick.htm

[HondaCB7sb]

does anyone know a way to get the corrosion off my block and tranny and bassically everything aluminum under the hood. its getting to be all white and looks like shit..

[91hondaaccordlx]

I done it for 10+ years, no issues. I might get a hick-up and thats when I stop spraying there. I dont flood the engine, I just use high pressure or a pressure washer and dont let water accumulate in certain spots. THen blow standing water out with a air gun.


you may do it for how ever long, but still in my op and a few others i have asked, = bad idea.

just my op, i used engine faom, made by brite, like 4 bucks a can at the auto parts store,



inconvenience at the time.

id read the back of the label, it pissed me off.

written directly on the bottle:
DO NOT allow drying on surface being cleaned, rinse with water
DO NOT use on exterior car surfaces, glass, painted surfaces or wheel rims

I dont even want to try to use it, and I bought a whole gallon.[/QUOTE]