degrease engine

macnesa23 · June 24th, 2006, 06:36 PM

so how do i do this

so i need to cover the alternator? and hose er down....i want to wash the engine is dirty........and i dont want ppl to catch me ridin dirty ....lol

any help would be appreatiated

AtlanticBlue99 · June 24th, 2006, 10:02 PM

You don't have to cover the battery/alternator/electrical if your electrical connections are in good condition. Don't violently drench the inner working of the alternator and cover everything in the degreaser and allow to site for about 10 minutes or so, then just hose off.

Some people armorall their degreased engines for an emaculate shine, but the armorall substances attract dirt, so if you live in a clean area with no dirt roads/gravel, you may consider this method of a "finish" for post-degreasing.

Stan27 · June 25th, 2006, 03:18 AM

So it's okay to get water on the injectors, coils, and other wiring?
I was going to clean my engine the other day, but wasn't too sure about it.

Sorry to hijack your thread, macnesa.

AtlanticBlue99 · June 25th, 2006, 08:14 AM

The coil pack connections are very secure, but just don't drench the connections with high pressure water.

mdvaldosta · June 25th, 2006, 10:37 AM

I do it frequently, I don't cover anything. I spray gunk cleaner everywhere and spray everywhere off. Most of the time the car will idle funny for a few minutes because some water did get in around the coil packs, etc. but it'll dry out fast. Like AB suggested, just don't try to high pressure spray the insides of electrical parts.

Stan27 · June 27th, 2006, 09:21 PM

Well, I got around to doing it. It looks great now, and even no idling issues after I soaked it.

Thanks for your help, guys.

June 24th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#1
macnesa23 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the wack Posts: 24	degrease engine so how do i do this so i need to cover the alternator? and hose er down....i want to wash the engine is dirty........and i dont want ppl to catch me ridin dirty ....lol any help would be appreatiated

June 24th, 2006, 10:02 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 Modded Autos Site Mod 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Evans, GA/Athens, GA Posts: 7,235	You don't have to cover the battery/alternator/electrical if your electrical connections are in good condition. Don't violently drench the inner working of the alternator and cover everything in the degreaser and allow to site for about 10 minutes or so, then just hose off. Some people armorall their degreased engines for an emaculate shine, but the armorall substances attract dirt, so if you live in a clean area with no dirt roads/gravel, you may consider this method of a "finish" for post-degreasing. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

June 25th, 2006, 08:14 AM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 Modded Autos Site Mod 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Evans, GA/Athens, GA Posts: 7,235	The coil pack connections are very secure, but just don't drench the connections with high pressure water. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

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June 25th, 2006, 03:18 AM	#3
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	So it's okay to get water on the injectors, coils, and other wiring? I was going to clean my engine the other day, but wasn't too sure about it. Sorry to hijack your thread, macnesa.

June 25th, 2006, 10:37 AM	#5
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,928	I do it frequently, I don't cover anything. I spray gunk cleaner everywhere and spray everywhere off. Most of the time the car will idle funny for a few minutes because some water did get in around the coil packs, etc. but it'll dry out fast. Like AB suggested, just don't try to high pressure spray the insides of electrical parts.

June 27th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#6
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228	Well, I got around to doing it. It looks great now, and even no idling issues after I soaked it. Thanks for your help, guys.

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