Clean Engine Bay

[RyanD]

I was wanting to know how to clean my engine on my 91 EX

Do i pressure wash it?

[accordztech]

sure

[RyanD]

so do i leave the enging running and just go at it? are there things i should cover?

[Jarrett]

I'll just leave these here.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=engine+bay

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ht=wash+engine

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ht=wash+engine

[RyanD]

thanks! I used the search function but i did not get anything

[accordztech]

LOL I wasnt trying to be an ass. I just answered your simple question lol.

I wanted to feel how it would be to be like a Dick for a day lol.

[LastToBrake]

I found WD40 does wonders on cleaning and shining under the hood.

Example: http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-f...-civic-si.html

[ILLCB7]

I found WD40 does wonders on cleaning and shining under the hood.

Example: http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-f...-civic-si.html

Yea, it does an amazing job lol

[10thAnnivCB7]

dont pressure wash it ,, its a joke

[GhostAccord]

dont pressure wash it ,, its a joke

Why's that?

I pressure wash mine with hot water after soaking it with some simple green all the time.

Just make sure not to blast it directly at the distributor and any other electrical connections with old/bad seals. I replaced all of my seals and put electric grease in all of my connectors. 0 issues in over 5 years of spraying it down. Proper maintenance is key. I don't keep my engine running ether.

[HondaCB7sb]

At work (Honda dealership) we spray degreaser on when it's cold. Start the engine then pressure wash but moving it quickly so it's not directed at anything then blow all the water off with a compresser and open air attachment

[10thAnnivCB7]

what if he has vacuum leaks or loose wires ,, soft and brittle hoses ir plastic ,, everythin in there must be nice and tight.

i wouldn't do it to mine because i know i could. brake some stuff

[ILLCB7]

Why's that?

I pressure wash mine with hot water after soaking it with some simple green all the time.

Just make sure not to blast it directly at the distributor and any other electrical connections with old/bad seals. I replaced all of my seals and put electric grease in all of my connectors. 0 issues in over 5 years of spraying it down. Proper maintenance is key. I don't keep my engine running ether.

Does it harm the engine if its running?

[accordztech]

Does it harm the engine if its running?

No, personally I have done it for years. I usually like doing it because if there was a manifold leak and you sprayed water it will change the sound of the motor. If it was off, you wouldnt know and you may flood the engine.

what if he has vacuum leaks or loose wires ,, soft and brittle hoses ir plastic ,, everythin in there must be nice and tight.

i wouldn't do it to mine because i know i could. brake some stuff

Then he should look at that prior to doing the job. It will be his fault. This forum is a forum of help and suggustion, if he has a bunch of fucked up lines and he sprays it....its not our fault =)

Why's that?

I pressure wash mine with hot water after soaking it with some simple green all the time.

Just make sure not to blast it directly at the distributor and any other electrical connections with old/bad seals. I replaced all of my seals and put electric grease in all of my connectors. 0 issues in over 5 years of spraying it down. Proper maintenance is key. I don't keep my engine running ether.

I personally stopped blasting the distribitor. But I usually do a quick pass at it. Sometimes I get water inside. I dont do any electric grease or anything. I even spray the alternator lol.

I been pressure washing for years. Toyotas are sensitive to it, so i dont really concentrate on some parts in the engine bay.

[ILLCB7]

No, personally I have done it for years. I usually like doing it because if there was a manifold leak and you sprayed water it will change the sound of the motor. If it was off, you wouldnt know and you may flood the engine.

Thanks for that information.