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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:36 pm
Post subject: Cleaning the engine compartment @ the carwash
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| I know there is a setting at the carwash that states it is for the engine compartment. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6. Will using this degreaser and water damage or prevent anything from running? Is there stuff I should cover up, or would it be a good idea to just not mess with cleaning up the engine. Thanks for the help!
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:00 pm
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obviously you don't want to soak the distributor and also get water in
the intake let engine cool before you blast with water
I prefer to buy a foaming engine cleaner/degreaser at the autoparts
store and spray that on while engine hot, let engine cool, then rinse
off.. works great
be careful when spraying cool water on a hot exhaust manifold, the
sudden temp change may cause hte manifold to crack...thats why I said
let engine cool off a bit
be sure that you keep your ducks and geese away from the rinse water.. I
have both and any water thy see the birds think its for them to play in.
Shakieh31 wrote:
> I know there is a setting at the carwash that states it is for the
> engine compartment. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6. Will using this
> degreaser and water damage or prevent anything from running? Is there
> stuff I should cover up, or would it be a good idea to just not mess
> with cleaning up the engine. Thanks for the help!
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> Tony
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:26 pm
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:01 pm
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| jamoran wrote: |
obviously you don't want to soak the distributor and also get water in
the intake let engine cool before you blast with water
I prefer to buy a foaming engine cleaner/degreaser at the autoparts
store and spray that on while engine hot, let engine cool, then rinse
off.. works great
be careful when spraying cool water on a hot exhaust manifold, the
sudden temp change may cause hte manifold to crack...thats why I said
let engine cool off a bit
be sure that you keep your ducks and geese away from the rinse water.. I
have both and any water thy see the birds think its for them to play in.
Shakieh31 wrote:
> I know there is a setting at the carwash that states it is for the
> engine compartment. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6. Will using this
> degreaser and water damage or prevent anything from running? Is there
> stuff I should cover up, or would it be a good idea to just not mess
> with cleaning up the engine. Thanks for the help!
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> Tony
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I have done this for over 30 years with all manors of engines, automotive , industrial and farm and never cracked anything. Bigger potenail problem is drowning out the ignition.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:18 am
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 11:55 am
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"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" <skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net> wrote in
message news:udpje1l3me4t7mro2h5818hpr8381emo5i@4ax.com...
> On 28 Jul 2005 18:36:16 -0400, Shakieh31
> <UseLinkToEmail.DeleteThis@AutoForumz.com> wrote:
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>>I know there is a setting at the carwash that states it is for the
>>engine compartment. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6. Will using this
>>degreaser and water damage or prevent anything from running? Is there
>>stuff I should cover up, or would it be a good idea to just not mess
>>with cleaning up the engine. Thanks for the help!
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> I do it all the time with my pressure washer.. I let the engine cool
> a bit so it's still warm, then hose it down with Castrol Super Clean
> or Oil Eater, being *VERY* careful not to get it on the painted
> surfaces. I let it sit and work for about 5 mins then hose it off
> with the pressure washer and a "fan" spray. Stubborn areas I hit with
> a brush and more cleaner.
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> Follow up with some no-wipe tire dressing and it's sparkly clean
> again.
>
I dunno how you guys do it. I've washed under the hood of a car twice and
had big problems both times. First car required an under warranty
replacement of a MAF sensor. Second car wouldn't run until I replaced cap
rotor and wires. Too much water or too much pressure maybe? I dunno.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:02 pm
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| CJB wrote: |
I dunno how you guys do it. I've washed under the hood of a car twice and
had big problems both times. First car required an under warranty
replacement of a MAF sensor. Second car wouldn't run until I replaced cap
rotor and wires. Too much water or too much pressure maybe? I dunno.
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You do not wash the sensors and the distributor, you focus on the motor block parts.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:55 am
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"SnoMan" <UseLinkToEmail DeleteThis @AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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> "CJB" wrote:
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>>I dunno how you guys do it. I've washed under the hood of a car
>>twice and
>>had big problems both times. First car required an under warranty
>>replacement of a MAF sensor. Second car wouldn't run until I
>>replaced cap
>>rotor and wires. Too much water or too much pressure maybe? I
> dunno.
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>>CJB
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> You do not wash the sensors and the distributor, you focus on the
> motor block parts.
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I know, but I guess I get a little overzealous.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:43 pm
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Well guys, I went to the local auto store and bought some engine degreaser... spayed it onto the engine and hosed it off. It didn't do a bad job and fortunately the girl started right back up with no problems. I still think I need to take it to the carwash and use a power sprayer because the guy that had the truck before me worked in construction so there's a ton of dust and dirt on all of the hoses and everywhere in the engine compartment. Maybe I just need to clean it a few times. Anyways, thanks for all the help you guys gave me! I really appreciate it!
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:55 pm
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"David M" <NOSPAM RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 13:06:41 +0000, CJB rearranged some electrons to form:
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>> "SnoMan" <UseLinkToEmail RemoveThis @AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
>> news:1_638851_1f804ceaec4d1c968861b1af58d53fbd@autoforumz.com...
>>> "CJB" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I dunno how you guys do it. I've washed under the hood of a car
>>>>twice and
>>>>had big problems both times. First car required an under warranty
>>>>replacement of a MAF sensor. Second car wouldn't run until I
>>>>replaced cap
>>>>rotor and wires. Too much water or too much pressure maybe? I
>>> dunno.
>>>>
>>>>CJB
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>>> You do not wash the sensors and the distributor, you focus on the
>>> motor block parts.
>>>
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>> I know, but I guess I get a little overzealous.
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>> CJB
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> Then you should quit complaining.
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> "I've washed under the hood of a car twice and
> had big problems both times."
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> Obviously you didn't learn your lesson the first time.
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What in the world. I was fishing for someone else who'd had another similar
experience; I'll grant you that. I doubt I'm the only guy in the world
who's had a problem after soaking the engine compartment.
However, why do I need you to excoriate me? Who are you to tell me what to
post and what not to post? I just don't understand your response.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:55 pm
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"David M" <NOSPAM.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 21:51:48 +0000, CJB rearranged some electrons to form:
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>> "David M" <NOSPAM.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:pan.2005.07.31.14.49.30.18335@sled351...
>>> On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 13:06:41 +0000, CJB rearranged some electrons to
>>> form:
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>>>> "SnoMan" <UseLinkToEmail.RemoveThis@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1_638851_1f804ceaec4d1c968861b1af58d53fbd@autoforumz.com...
>>>>> "CJB" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I dunno how you guys do it. I've washed under the hood of a car
>>>>>>twice and
>>>>>>had big problems both times. First car required an under warranty
>>>>>>replacement of a MAF sensor. Second car wouldn't run until I
>>>>>>replaced cap
>>>>>>rotor and wires. Too much water or too much pressure maybe? I
>>>>> dunno.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>CJB
>>>>>
>>>>> You do not wash the sensors and the distributor, you focus on the
>>>>> motor block parts.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I know, but I guess I get a little overzealous.
>>>>
>>>> CJB
>>>
>>> Then you should quit complaining.
>>>
>>> "I've washed under the hood of a car twice and
>>> had big problems both times."
>>>
>>> Obviously you didn't learn your lesson the first time.
>>>
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>> I just don't understand your response.
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> When told:
> "You do not wash the sensors and the distributor..."
> you said:
> "I know..."
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> If you messed up your engine the first time you
> hosed it down, why in the world would you do it again?
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Two different cars, 10 years apart, knowledge that other people regularly do
the same thing with decent results.
You didn't answer my question.
Thanks,
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:55 am
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"Shakieh31" <UseLinkToEmail.DeleteThis@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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>I know there is a setting at the carwash that states it is for the
> engine compartment. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6. Will using this
> degreaser and water damage or prevent anything from running? Is there
> stuff I should cover up, or would it be a good idea to just not mess
> with cleaning up the engine. Thanks for the help!
I have often wondered besides looking nice and clean under the hood. Does it
help with the performance or the reliability of the engine? I have never
wanted to take the chance of soaking out the electronics, so I have never
cleaned any of the engine compartments in my vehicles over the years. >> Stay informed about: Cleaning the engine compartment @ the carwash |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:20 am
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>Will using degreaser and water damage
> or prevent anything from running?
I've been using the car wash to clean my engine compartment from about
the time they came into being. During those days it was a good idea to
cover the distributor and air cleaner. When WD40 became available, it
solved any electrical 'shorting' problems. Having a can or similar
product with you at the car wash is a good idea, since it will 'dry' out
any electrical problems brought about by water.
BTW: does anyone know what the WD40 stands for? Water Displacement
formula #40. The stuff came from early in the space program and
eventually came into stores.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:09 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:30 am
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The water pressure, at most carwash's, is extremely high--too high.
If I wash my truck at the carwash, I hold the nozzle way back, as
holding it a few inches from the paint is not a good thing.
From my experience, dirt and grime do not come off by just rinsing with
a high pressure water stream. Wiping the dirt and grime off is the only
way, and then rinsing. >> Stay informed about: Cleaning the engine compartment @ the carwash |
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