I'd like to do a decent engine detail on my car. I know you should cover the battery and alternator with a plastic bag during the process but I'm wondering if there are any other areas that can create problems if they get hosed down? There are so many wires and parts behing the engine block that I'd like to make sure its safe first!

 

thats about it... i usually cover up my intake.. but i have a short ram intake... other than that i only cover the alternator and battery also...

 

and distributor

 

well if he has a 3.2 we don't have distributors... but if u have a 2.5 then yes distributor.. i forgot.. good catch minh..

 

I gave it a try today. Its a 3.2 so no distributor. I covered the battery, alternator and most of the wire connectors that I could find. I found that the alternator is hard to cover properly since half of it is hard to reach. I let it warm up a little (not hot) then I sprayed on some gunk and let that sit for a few minutes. I rinsed it all off with a hose making sure not to spray, just pour lots of water to get rid of the cleaner. After the tin foil was off, I let the car run for about 15 minutes while I used my shop vac to blow off water in as many places as I could.

Overall it looks better, but I'd like to try another cleaner next time, if anyone has some suggestions let me know. Next cleaning I'm going to dress as many of the parts as I can with some poorboy products. It should look like showroom material!

 

I'd like to try this too. How important is it to cover up all of the wire quick-disconnect connections? If water were to get in there, would they fail/short out?

Thanks for the input.

 

I never cover anything. I use spray and wash. Have been using it for years. Just spray on and let is sit a bit. Just hose it off. I then start the car a let it dry. Never a problem and my engine smells nice and clean!

 

Interesting. Would it be risky to use a powerwasher?

 

I have never used a powerwash. The spary and wash gets rid of all the grease and grime with just regular water hose. I suppose you could uyse a powerwash , but I would not use it an sensitive areas of the engine. As I said S@W works very well, and is not harsh. If you go this route, do not get any other brand but spray and wash. The other brands do not work as well.

 

Check it..
www.autopia-carcare.com/autopia/how-to.html

 

awesome link! im def gonna do this soon. my engine isnt dirty WHAT SO EVER. but i want the nice shine to it so ima do it