Guess what......S1 L67 question

"My92SSEisn'taTardis" (92ssei) 10/26/2013 at 12:48 • Filed to: detailopnik

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Does anyone have any recommendations/tips for washing the engine and the engine bay? After my adventures with the bypass hose the engine needs a good cleaning not to mention the 20 + years of grime that's already present, so I'm going to the wash bay. I know with this engine the coil packs are particularly sensitive to water as is the alternator, but is there anything else I should be wary of? Picture is not my engine but its close enough (and yes I realize thats a series II L67)....

NinetyQ > My92SSEisn'taTardis 10/26/2013 at 12:53

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I just wouldn't do it if I were you, but that's me.

bob262 > My92SSEisn'taTardis 10/26/2013 at 13:01

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I am NOT saying you should to this, but I have been "lucky" with a spray can (or two) of mild engine de-greaser, followed by a light water hose-down WHILE the engine is running a bit faster than normal (and yes, this may require two folks - one on the accelerator, and one manning the water hose). Try to (at least) stay clear of electrical components, as they don't do very well with high-pressure water. Also, please use care where this is accomplished, as greasy run-off may be problematic.

desertdog5051 > My92SSEisn'taTardis 10/26/2013 at 13:02

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I used to power wash my older, distributor type engines a lot with no problems. The first time I did a modern engine, I had to replace a coil. I just cringe and shut the hood now.

6cyl > My92SSEisn'taTardis 10/26/2013 at 13:13

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Cover important electronic parts with plastic bags and be careful.

Brian, The Life of > My92SSEisn'taTardis 10/26/2013 at 13:16

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