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Gambit

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 16:47

steam clean it

dantheman is correct in saying leave the engine running, solves alot of problems!!

if you have an induction kit then put a bag of it and tie it loosely otherwise your car wont run, and it'll try and suck the bag thru the filter!

then just steam wash the fuk out of it, obviously you dont pin point the jet at electrical connections etc

[Edited on 22-01-2004 by Gambit]


dantheman

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 15:22

i pressure washed my engine on a 1.4 16v sport and it came up s[potless it took all the manky yellow stuff off and it was like new. i also left the engine runnin while i did it.


wayne hiscock

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 10:57

1.6 sport?

i got a carrabic blue rocker cover.

easy to prep and paint another colour.

and i got a power coated inlet manifold.
i had a buyer lined up but he backed out.
its mint perfect and never fitted


then get a hose kit from samco and u got a mint engine


Mistamist

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 10:30

Degreaser and water is fine, but you gotta stay away from all the electrical bits ie alternator, alarm, lights. just use a paint brush and a squirty bottle, paint the degreaser on in small areas, and use the spray botle of water to remove the degreaser. then let the engine idle to evaporate all the left over water. also get some WD40 and spray that on the alternator to get rid of any water that may have got in.


Bilb

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 08:56

Good job i read this :D

Was about 2 use the degreaser and hit it with a quick spray of water after. It what the damn things says 2 do as well, lol


Jason

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 03:18

hard work m8!

get car polish for bodycoloured bits (underbonnet, in around wings etc)

whatever u use 2 keep ur plastics black for plastic bits... and any bits like rocker cover (if u can) i used wire wool... came up like this








Mistamist

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 02:04

GUNK and old paintbrush, to loosen all the grease, then down to the local valeters for a steam clean. will come up spotless.


Redcorsa69

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 01:03

depends on the age of the engine, i had my old clio done an had loads of misfiring problems afterwards. Get out the degreaser and do it that way much safer.


PaulW

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:56

dependin where ya go can vary from a fiver to about £20

if ya take it for a service though to some places & ask nicely they'll do it for free :P


Houckham

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:51

OK mate cool.
well im glad your here otherwise i might have fooked my engine like.
How much is a steam clean these days?
:lol:


PaulW

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:48

its not as harsh as pure water though, the steam is already at a high temperature so will evaporate shortly after coming in contact with engine (is why its a good cleaning method)

water will just build up


Houckham

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:43

but steam will get to places that water cannot


PaulW

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:42

water damage

will get in all the electrics & fek things up

steam cleanin is safest way!


Houckham

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:41

why not?
trying not to soound too thick there


LukeGSi

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:40

quote:
Originally posted by Houckham
Can you not just give it a good sweep with jet washer?
:boggle:



NO :lol:


Melville

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:38

HAHAHAHA


Houckham

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:36

Can you not just give it a good sweep with jet washer?
:boggle:

OBVIOUSLY DO NOT if you have a open air filter
:lol:
before anyone tries this then says its my fault
:lol:


drunkenfool

posted on 22nd Jan 04 at 00:34

pay to get it steam cleaned is the easiest way


Ali Mc

posted on 21st Jan 04 at 23:47

My engine is stained in oil and the whole thing is a bit manky.

How do i get it off?

Also can u buy coloured rocker covers for the 1.6 sport?