What do I need to cover for cleaning the engine bay?

01GTstang11 · September 22nd, 2009, 03:04 PM

Well, as you can see in the picture below the previous owner took no time cleaning the engine bay. So Before I do it myself I am needing some advice on what to cover with a trash bag or whatever would work the best before I ruin my electrical system. Also what's your guys favorite engine degreaser.

I plan on following steps somewhat like theses:
How to Detail an Engine Bay | eHow.com

Maybe take my photo and paint over it to point out the spots would help out a alot

NickM · September 22nd, 2009, 04:31 PM

Wrap your alternator in foil and call iot good.
Just don't really spray the electrical connections.
Only other issue would be air filter element, and yours isn't even in the engine bay so go to town.
Search for Emay's procedure, BTW.

Nick

Molitor · September 23rd, 2009, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by NickM

Wrap your alternator in foil and call iot good.
Just don't really spray the electrical connections.
Only other issue would be air filter element, and yours isn't even in the engine bay so go to town.
Search for Emay's procedure, BTW.

Nick

+1, you really don’t need to cover much, i did the above on all 3 of my vehicles. and used a pressure washer and never had any problems, but I never started them up right away, I always left the hood open to let it air out for half a day or so

Justdoit04 · September 24th, 2009, 11:56 AM

coils, electrical connections, air intake thats basically it

September 22nd, 2009, 03:04 PM	#1
01GTstang11 Regular 2001 Mustang GT ? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do I need to cover for cleaning the engine bay? Well, as you can see in the picture below the previous owner took no time cleaning the engine bay. So Before I do it myself I am needing some advice on what to cover with a trash bag or whatever would work the best before I ruin my electrical system. Also what's your guys favorite engine degreaser. I plan on following steps somewhat like theses: How to Detail an Engine Bay \| eHow.com Maybe take my photo and paint over it to point out the spots would help out a alot __________________ Last edited by 01GTstang11; September 22nd, 2009 at 03:07 PM.

September 24th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#4
Justdoit04 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Track Virgin Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manassas,VA Posts: 371 iTrader: 3 reviews	coils, electrical connections, air intake thats basically it __________________ White Mustang Crew Founder "White Power!" as said by Dave Chappelle Safi is a liar ... Mods: Interior Matching Custom Corbeau CR1 Racing seats

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September 22nd, 2009, 04:31 PM	#2
NickM Regular 2003 Mustang GT Faster than a Yugo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 69 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wrap your alternator in foil and call iot good. Just don't really spray the electrical connections. Only other issue would be air filter element, and yours isn't even in the engine bay so go to town. Search for Emay's procedure, BTW. Nick

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