I was changing the air filter for a K&N filter and I noticed-

Huxley · April 2nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

my engine was getting dirty. Especially around the coils and fuel rail.

Anyone think taking a high pressured water hose to my engine would be bad? I really want to Clean out the dirt and make it look presentable. D:

Any suggestions?

ajm · April 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM

use an air compressor with an air blower.

Huxley · April 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM

So Im guessing a high pressure water hose is a bad idea. ;>_>

ajm · April 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM

Yes. Its not a good idea to be spraying around the coils with a pressure washer. If it was me I prolly wouldnt even go as far as taking the time to fill up the air compressor and spray it down id just spray some carb cleaner on it and wipe it off as best I could with a rag. Who cares what it looks like unless its a show car or something.

707Stang · April 2nd, 2009, 04:58 PM

what i have used on my 03 f150, 06 xterra, wifey's 02 mazda, and my 06 eclipse is regular engine degreaser when the engine is cool, let it sit for a few mins, and rinse with a MIST not a full blown wash but misting, and immediately after, start the car.

Huxley · April 2nd, 2009, 05:00 PM

Yeah, getting the engine clean isn't on top of my list but it is something I want to get done.

I was just wondering if my idea was bad and what you guys think I should do lol.

*scratches water hose off the list and lists air hose and carb cleaner*

Huxley · April 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

The engine degreaser sounds like a great idea. But I live on campus, so I dont have a hose available.

707Stang · April 2nd, 2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Huxley

The engine degreaser sounds like a great idea. But I live on campus, so I dont have a hose available.

that sucks, i like it so much cuz it leaves a lil trace of oil behind, and leaves everything all nice and shiny, sometimes even orangy fresh.

ajm · April 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Huxley

The engine degreaser sounds like a great idea. But I live on campus, so I dont have a hose available.

Go to a car wash where you wash it yourself and see if they have the "spot free rinse" or whatever setting for the pressure washer. If so you could use that w/o a problem. Its just a very light mist.

Huxley · April 2nd, 2009, 05:21 PM

The engine degreaser sounds like the safest options lol Thanks guys.

I will look for a car wash with a mist option. Maybe one of those wash n go have something.

moosenuk17 · April 2nd, 2009, 05:25 PM

yea, the little 25 cent ghetto washes

always have the spot free option

goren813 · April 2nd, 2009, 05:31 PM

Search fucntion... there is thread on here with great info and pics of cleaning an engine. It worked with simple green, a hose, and then I believe it was turtle wax foaming tire shine or somethin to that nature. I'm not sure who the OP was for that but everyone loved it.

justin025 · April 2nd, 2009, 06:01 PM

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ning-help.html
there you go

thepizzle44 · April 2nd, 2009, 06:03 PM

noooooo water in induction lol....take my advice......hyrdrolocking ur motor is not cool lol...fucking puddles....air compressor FTW

justin025 · April 2nd, 2009, 06:04 PM

i have done it already with no problem, if you read it, it says cover your CAI with a plastic bag or foil

April 2nd, 2009, 04:40 PM	#1
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was changing the air filter for a K&N filter and I noticed- my engine was getting dirty. Especially around the coils and fuel rail. Anyone think taking a high pressured water hose to my engine would be bad? I really want to Clean out the dirt and make it look presentable. D: Any suggestions?

April 2nd, 2009, 04:58 PM	#5
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI 14.65 @ 99.83 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	what i have used on my 03 f150, 06 xterra, wifey's 02 mazda, and my 06 eclipse is regular engine degreaser when the engine is cool, let it sit for a few mins, and rinse with a MIST not a full blown wash but misting, and immediately after, start the car. __________________ The Curse's tranny bleeding like a stuck pig 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hookers, Pertronix dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o,Super 44's, SSBC, FRPP 9mm wires

April 2nd, 2009, 05:25 PM	#11
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea, the little 25 cent ghetto washes always have the spot free option __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

April 2nd, 2009, 05:31 PM	#12
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Search fucntion... there is thread on here with great info and pics of cleaning an engine. It worked with simple green, a hose, and then I believe it was turtle wax foaming tire shine or somethin to that nature. I'm not sure who the OP was for that but everyone loved it. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

April 2nd, 2009, 06:01 PM	#13
justin025 Regular 1998 mustang GT 14.02@98.25 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ning-help.html there you go __________________ Pypes LT, BBK o/r h pipe, Flowmaster 40 Series, SCT Tune, 4.10 Ford Racing, H&R SS springs/ Eibach shocks, 10.5x17 nitto 555r's and 9x17 nitto 555's

April 2nd, 2009, 04:43 PM	#2
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	use an air compressor with an air blower.

April 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM	#3
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	So Im guessing a high pressure water hose is a bad idea. ;>_>

April 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM	#4
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yes. Its not a good idea to be spraying around the coils with a pressure washer. If it was me I prolly wouldnt even go as far as taking the time to fill up the air compressor and spray it down id just spray some carb cleaner on it and wipe it off as best I could with a rag. Who cares what it looks like unless its a show car or something.

April 2nd, 2009, 05:00 PM	#6
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah, getting the engine clean isn't on top of my list but it is something I want to get done. I was just wondering if my idea was bad and what you guys think I should do lol. scratches water hose off the list and lists air hose and carb cleaner

April 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#7
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	The engine degreaser sounds like a great idea. But I live on campus, so I dont have a hose available.

April 2nd, 2009, 05:21 PM	#10
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 458 iTrader: 1 reviews	The engine degreaser sounds like the safest options lol Thanks guys. I will look for a car wash with a mist option. Maybe one of those wash n go have something.

April 2nd, 2009, 06:03 PM	#14
thepizzle44 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Plymouth Voyager The BangBus Join Date: May 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,122 iTrader: 0 reviews	noooooo water in induction lol....take my advice......hyrdrolocking ur motor is not cool lol...fucking puddles....air compressor FTW __________________ 03 GT: Totaled 2000 Ford F-150 Triton V8:F'd in the A 1999 Plymouth Voyager: The BangBus Topless Mustang Club Member

April 2nd, 2009, 06:04 PM	#15
justin025 Regular 1998 mustang GT 14.02@98.25 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have done it already with no problem, if you read it, it says cover your CAI with a plastic bag or foil __________________ Pypes LT, BBK o/r h pipe, Flowmaster 40 Series, SCT Tune, 4.10 Ford Racing, H&R SS springs/ Eibach shocks, 10.5x17 nitto 555r's and 9x17 nitto 555's

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