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Timmano · March 25th, 2007, 08:20 PM

my engine bay is rottin with dust can i sprey it down with a hose and wipe what i can off? puttin water on the car will it hurt it? the engine i mean

Onemanzu · March 25th, 2007, 08:25 PM

just make sure nothing is hot... that steam looks cool but somehting can warp and not straighten out

Timmano · March 25th, 2007, 08:26 PM

yea im gonna leaver her all night then wash it thxs for the info

Onemanzu · March 25th, 2007, 08:27 PM

yea... and armor all works nice on the plastic pieces to make em shine a bit more

Murderjetz · March 25th, 2007, 09:01 PM

you can wash an engine? just water or what...

232stang · March 25th, 2007, 09:05 PM

they have engine degreaser. just dont do it on your driveway or if you do put some stuff down to absorb it so it will keep your driveway clean

Onemanzu · March 25th, 2007, 09:09 PM

yea high pressure water works well... just like with your thumb over the end kinda high pressure

just don't get it in your filter if you do let that dry... and make sure that all holes... like the dip stick and shit are properlly plugged... like they should be...

like i said don't wash it while its hot... cuz that can do damage

Murderjetz · March 25th, 2007, 09:57 PM

sweet man...I engine looks like shit! I should probably do that, I have a pressure washer...

Clayhistorian · March 25th, 2007, 09:58 PM

ya a pressure washer would work alright just make sure you dont get too close to the engine, pressure washers can cut shit up, also watch if you use it on your car because it can catch on a nick and pull the paint off

Mustang RacR94 · March 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM

id wipe it off with the stuff thats meant to degrease your engien not just a hose and rag but your pretty safe if you let it cool down completely spraying a hot block can crack it

GreenFaleen · March 25th, 2007, 10:41 PM

just go to one of those quarter car washes spray on the tire cleaner let it sit about 10 mins. Then spray it down with high pressure rinse it will be fine.

Texan_Stud · March 26th, 2007, 02:14 AM

wash your engine when its completely cooled down.. or you might regret it and try to avoid spraying near your air filter

Cricket · March 26th, 2007, 11:11 AM

I bought a engine degreaser from advanced auto parts. It's easy. Spray it on a warm engine...not hot...warm. Let it sit and then just pour water on it. If you have some stubborn stains get a rag or a brush. It works. No need for high pressure, don't need to wrap any parts.

addict · March 29th, 2007, 09:23 AM

my dad scared the crap out of me about washing my engine, he said that i couldnt get water in the altenator, i didnt see anything about that here, so i can go ahead and spray it down after its sat out all night and cooled down? That would be awesome.

GreenFaleen · March 29th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Yeah. You can just spray it down.

And if you don't wanna use the degreaser in your drive way since it can make the pavement slick. Go to a coin-op wash your car and by the time you down the engine will be fine to degrease(which will be labeled as tire cleaner some places) and just let it sit and rinse like cricket said, and high pressure is for us lazy people lol.

SOHCman · March 29th, 2007, 11:07 AM

Ummm.

Hi guys,

Stupid question... If we shouldn't spray a hot engine for fear of warping something, or getting water in the alternator, ummm... Why can we drive our cars in the RAIN?

Just an observation.

Also, heard stories of hot stainless steel exhausts and cold water causing problems.

Any truth to this? Sometimes you can't avoid that big puddle.

Cheers

SOHC

97stanger · March 29th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by SOHCman

Ummm.

Hi guys,

Stupid question... If we shouldn't spray a hot engine for fear of warping something, or getting water in the alternator, ummm... Why can we drive our cars in the RAIN?

Just an observation.

Also, heard stories of hot stainless steel exhausts and cold water causing problems.

Any truth to this? Sometimes you can't avoid that big puddle.

Cheers

SOHC

rain wont hurt you at all. lol. good question though. when you hit a puddle most of the water just shoots out of the way anyway. Some may hit your oil pan or tranny, but its all lower end. Nothing is going to hit the top ewnd of your engine. The hood is desiged to rave "run offs" in it for the rain to travel down and out by the fenders.

97stanger · March 29th, 2007, 11:10 AM

BTW, SOHCman, welcome to MM

addict · March 29th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Alright cool. Oh and i bought my CAI on ebay, $20 + shipping. And i think tommorow I'm gonna go see about getting some flows for my stang. Alright peace

Clayhistorian · March 29th, 2007, 11:55 AM

Ya if you really think about it the raindwater doesnt get on the topmost part of your engine, that's where you don't want to get wet. The engine is also "water proof" in the fact that you can spray it because you do drive in the rain and it might get wet under normal activities.

March 25th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#1
Timmano Regular 1995 Mustang V6 15.8@90.31 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	this safe my engine bay is rottin with dust can i sprey it down with a hose and wipe what i can off? puttin water on the car will it hurt it? the engine i mean __________________ Mods: BBK UD Pulleys Headers Magnaflow with H pipe 85mm Spark plug wires. K&N Air Filter.

March 25th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#2
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	just make sure nothing is hot... that steam looks cool but somehting can warp and not straighten out __________________ My Foz

March 25th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#3
Timmano Regular 1995 Mustang V6 15.8@90.31 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 385 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea im gonna leaver her all night then wash it thxs for the info __________________ Mods: BBK UD Pulleys Headers Magnaflow with H pipe 85mm Spark plug wires. K&N Air Filter.

March 25th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#4
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea... and armor all works nice on the plastic pieces to make em shine a bit more __________________ My Foz

March 25th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#5
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can wash an engine? just water or what... __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

March 25th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea high pressure water works well... just like with your thumb over the end kinda high pressure just don't get it in your filter if you do let that dry... and make sure that all holes... like the dip stick and shit are properlly plugged... like they should be... like i said don't wash it while its hot... cuz that can do damage __________________ My Foz

March 25th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#8
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 0 reviews	sweet man...I engine looks like shit! I should probably do that, I have a pressure washer... __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

March 25th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#9
Clayhistorian Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya a pressure washer would work alright just make sure you dont get too close to the engine, pressure washers can cut shit up, also watch if you use it on your car because it can catch on a nick and pull the paint off

March 25th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#10
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 03 mach 1 13.2@109 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mooretownship,PA kinda close to allentown Posts: 3,041 iTrader: 0 reviews	engine id wipe it off with the stuff thats meant to degrease your engien not just a hose and rag but your pretty safe if you let it cool down completely spraying a hot block can crack it __________________ 2003 Mach 1, 5 speed U.S. Army - 11B "And on the 8th day god created the infantry and all hell stood at attention"

March 25th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#11
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	just go to one of those quarter car washes spray on the tire cleaner let it sit about 10 mins. Then spray it down with high pressure rinse it will be fine. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 26th, 2007, 02:14 AM	#12
Texan_Stud Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saginaw, Texas Posts: 1,381 iTrader: 0 reviews	wash your engine when its completely cooled down.. or you might regret it and try to avoid spraying near your air filter __________________ I don't drive fast. I fly slow.

March 29th, 2007, 09:23 AM	#14
addict Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	my dad scared the crap out of me about washing my engine, he said that i couldnt get water in the altenator, i didnt see anything about that here, so i can go ahead and spray it down after its sat out all night and cooled down? That would be awesome.

March 29th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#15
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah. You can just spray it down. And if you don't wanna use the degreaser in your drive way since it can make the pavement slick. Go to a coin-op wash your car and by the time you down the engine will be fine to degrease(which will be labeled as tire cleaner some places) and just let it sit and rinse like cricket said, and high pressure is for us lazy people lol. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 29th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#16
SOHCman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ummm. Hi guys, Stupid question... If we shouldn't spray a hot engine for fear of warping something, or getting water in the alternator, ummm... Why can we drive our cars in the RAIN? Just an observation. Also, heard stories of hot stainless steel exhausts and cold water causing problems. Any truth to this? Sometimes you can't avoid that big puddle. Cheers SOHC __________________ 2006 Vista Blue Mustang V6 automatic w/3.31 gears 48,000 miles T-LOK Pypes True Duals with "X" and Street Pro Mufflers GT Rear Bumper Pony Spinners The MODBUG has bitten!

March 29th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#18
97stanger Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW, SOHCman, welcome to MM

March 29th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#19
addict Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright cool. Oh and i bought my CAI on ebay, $20 + shipping. And i think tommorow I'm gonna go see about getting some flows for my stang. Alright peace

March 29th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#20
Clayhistorian Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya if you really think about it the raindwater doesnt get on the topmost part of your engine, that's where you don't want to get wet. The engine is also "water proof" in the fact that you can spray it because you do drive in the rain and it might get wet under normal activities.

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