Washing Engine

mustangmanic · November 11th, 2007, 11:06 PM

Ok so... i want to wash my engine. Wanna keep her lookin good all round.

How can i safely do this, for those of you who have done it?

mustangmanic · November 11th, 2007, 11:14 PM

comeon now!

mattstang · November 11th, 2007, 11:17 PM

go buy a can of engine cleaner and read the back

mustangmanic · November 11th, 2007, 11:20 PM

right on lol.

MustangMatt96GT · November 11th, 2007, 11:26 PM

it works like crap IMO

i use some stuff that is in a purple spray bottle. I buy it at ACE hardware, and you spray it on and wipe it off and it works better than anything i know of.

limited · November 11th, 2007, 11:38 PM

I use castrol super clean,then pressure wash, then blow clean with air. works great.

brianm · November 12th, 2007, 12:46 AM

pressure wash it. i pop the hood and let her have it.

Black Bullitt · November 12th, 2007, 03:39 AM

You have to be careful when pressure washing an engine, because of all the wiring. Your best bet is to buy a steamer. Here's a little info to help out. BULLITT Engine Detailing

thewayshemoves · November 12th, 2007, 04:15 AM

hydrochloric acid...

j/k...I just wanted to post...cause I've been gone almost a year...my mustang has been 1800 miles away...crazy story...I'll put it somewhere else though...good to be back...I missed you all -hugs-

I washed my engine with water...if that helps any...not even pressurized...just a rag and water

PonyXpress · November 12th, 2007, 05:15 AM

i pressure wash mine all the time...just make sure u blow it out with air really good before u start it. I have my stang here in Kuwait and the dust is crucial as hell!!!

Black Bullitt · November 12th, 2007, 05:30 AM

It's dusty as crap here in Iraq as well. I wouldn't bring my Bullitt out here even if they paid me.

weems · November 12th, 2007, 11:12 AM

i used to pressure wash my 5.0's engine but im scared to on my mach , i use simple green on all of the grease and then i spray F21 tire shine all over everything and close the hood , then come back like 30 mins later and wipe everything down , works like a charm..

Black Bullitt · November 12th, 2007, 11:16 AM

Tire shine works great on all black black hoses/plastic.

coffinator6 · November 12th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by weems

i used to pressure wash my 5.0's engine but im scared to on my mach , i use simple green on all of the grease and then i spray F21 tire shine all over everything and close the hood , then come back like 30 mins later and wipe everything down , works like a charm..

i second the simple green. i normally pressure wash mine from a distance after letting the local car wash engine degreaser sit on it for a couple minutes while i wash the rest of the car.

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 12:35 PM

anything yal recommend NOT to use? I ruined my cheap aluminum ebay CAI with engine degreaser when I first got my car.... I dont want to take any chances with the JLT...

Xantho99 · November 12th, 2007, 12:42 PM

i think its funny when used car dealers wash the engine, they usally screw it up... like when i went to look at this one car they had to of powerwashed it bc crap was all loose and the engine was running really bad, they were like "oh its just the intake... we can fix that" haha i love it

Xantho99 · November 12th, 2007, 12:43 PM

YESSSSS i am no longer a newbie!!!! haha

Hasselm8 · November 12th, 2007, 01:04 PM

Check out Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies for anything that would be non abrasive yet still clean..I usually use a non silicone based rubber treatment, to keep the hoses clean and to keep them from rotting, The products you buy here, i highly recommend, I stumbled upon them one day. I use them with every detail. Also make sure you do not pressure wash, this could not only destroy your electrical connections and hoses but also have a higher possibility of getting water in you engine!!!! When rinsing, put a regular hose on mist and keep moving around, never keep the water in one spot.....trust me!!

jprovence · November 12th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Be carefull with most of the engine degreasers, they will eat away as the electrical wiring. Most of that stuff has a very low pH. Use the steamer method, it is the safest and best way to clean anything, it gets into the pores in the alumiumn and works the best. Don't use harsh chemicals on your motor.

MustangMatt96GT · November 12th, 2007, 03:25 PM

I really like the steamer method. Im going to buy a steamer today at work, so that i can do it for the 64 motor, and my motor later!

November 11th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#1
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,108 iTrader: 2 reviews	Washing Engine Ok so... i want to wash my engine. Wanna keep her lookin good all round. How can i safely do this, for those of you who have done it? __________________

November 11th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#2
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,108 iTrader: 2 reviews	comeon now! __________________

November 11th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#4
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,108 iTrader: 2 reviews	right on lol. __________________

November 11th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#5
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	it works like crap IMO i use some stuff that is in a purple spray bottle. I buy it at ACE hardware, and you spray it on and wipe it off and it works better than anything i know of. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

November 11th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#6
limited Premium Member 99 limited edition vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 3,067 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use castrol super clean,then pressure wash, then blow clean with air. works great. __________________ KB'd 446rwhp/451rwtq, Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZDpQ0EEm1M Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

November 11th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#3
mattstang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,762 iTrader: 1 reviews	go buy a can of engine cleaner and read the back

November 12th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#7
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	pressure wash it. i pop the hood and let her have it. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

November 12th, 2007, 05:15 AM	#10
PonyXpress Newbie 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kuwait Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	i pressure wash mine all the time...just make sure u blow it out with air really good before u start it. I have my stang here in Kuwait and the dust is crucial as hell!!! __________________ What's the point of living if your can't keep up with life in the fast lane?

November 12th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#12
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,050 iTrader: 3 reviews	i used to pressure wash my 5.0's engine but im scared to on my mach , i use simple green on all of the grease and then i spray F21 tire shine all over everything and close the hood , then come back like 30 mins later and wipe everything down , works like a charm..

November 12th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#15
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	anything yal recommend NOT to use? I ruined my cheap aluminum ebay CAI with engine degreaser when I first got my car.... I dont want to take any chances with the JLT... __________________

November 12th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#16
Xantho99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waco TX Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think its funny when used car dealers wash the engine, they usally screw it up... like when i went to look at this one car they had to of powerwashed it bc crap was all loose and the engine was running really bad, they were like "oh its just the intake... we can fix that" haha i love it __________________ 2002 GT

November 12th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#17
Xantho99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waco TX Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	YESSSSS i am no longer a newbie!!!! haha __________________ 2002 GT

November 12th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#18
Hasselm8 Regular '99 Mustang Gt IDK Join Date: May 2007 Location: Blackwood New Jersey Posts: 64 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check out Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies for anything that would be non abrasive yet still clean..I usually use a non silicone based rubber treatment, to keep the hoses clean and to keep them from rotting, The products you buy here, i highly recommend, I stumbled upon them one day. I use them with every detail. Also make sure you do not pressure wash, this could not only destroy your electrical connections and hoses but also have a higher possibility of getting water in you engine!!!! When rinsing, put a regular hose on mist and keep moving around, never keep the water in one spot.....trust me!! __________________ "A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. "

November 12th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#19
jprovence Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Be carefull with most of the engine degreasers, they will eat away as the electrical wiring. Most of that stuff has a very low pH. Use the steamer method, it is the safest and best way to clean anything, it gets into the pores in the alumiumn and works the best. Don't use harsh chemicals on your motor.

November 12th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#20
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	I really like the steamer method. Im going to buy a steamer today at work, so that i can do it for the 64 motor, and my motor later! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

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