Engine pics after cleaning.
 

Took a few shots of the engine after I cleaned it all up today getting ready for the cruise in nights. Also did some leather cleaning with Mothers cleaner and Protectant. First time I have used Mother's and I thought I would try it out. Seems to work good for detailing and cleaning.

Edit:I compressed the pics too much and no detail. I will add one below.

More detail. :)

Looking squeeky clean. :tup

Looks good man

here is one of mine from Friday after allitle cleaning

Looks good also. Your car has reaqlly transformed since seeing it on here before winter. Looks nice.... :tup

Thanx bud

tehres still alot more changes to come

Hey gfong you missed a spot on the shaker :laughhard :laughhard :laughhard :laughhard :laughhard

engine cleaning
 

What do you use to clean the engine bay? I don't like those ones where you have to spray the engine down with water...is that the only option?

Other than spraying and wiping I thnk that is it.

Once in spring and once before I put it away I run it down to the spray&wash in town. I go over the engine bay with the soap and then the rinse. I always leave the car running and am careful of where I spray. The dirty parts are always on the sides and can spray away at those. I let that do it's thing and than bring it home and dry/clean with a towel.

Car has never stalled doing this, Most of our engines are closed or have so much plastic covers over evrything it does not hurt them anymore. I am sure if you really dowsed the engine in some particular spots you may have problems. Good luck.

engine cleaning
 

The last 2 times I used the DIY engine shampoo stuff I fried the alternators (on my stang and taurus) when I washed the engine off. This happened even though I covered certain parts with a towel...guess I didn't do a good enough job. So after $600 to repair both cars, I'm afraid to take a chance with my new Powermaster alt.

Yes I would be very hesitant also. Take what I said and throw it out the window. Maybe use something like Simple Green and a bucket of water with rags instead of drowning the engine like I mentioned. Good luck.

Engine cleaning
 

Sure...I've had it done at Ford before and I think they spray the engine down with water but no problems with the electrical afterwards so they probably used a rubber blanket or something..or maybe they were just lucky...LOL

Now my K&N FIPK is another story...they put small holes through it. Probably the hi-pressure washer or the shampoo liquid!

When I purchase a new car I find if you stay on top of the engine bay from day 1 I only have to wipe it down with a dry towel.

Me also, good advice.

I so got to clean my engine bay this summer. Any suggestions on what solvents to use?

50/50 Mix of Simple Green/Water in a sprayer. Spray the cool engine and engine bay and let sit for 10 min. Rinse with hose and dry immediately either by running engine with hood down, compressed air, or leaf blower.

you guys don't do this on your driveway do you??? coin up car wash???

If you use Biodegradable products like Simple Green or Poorboys APC, there is no need to worry.

Coin op for me.

Looks like I have an activity for sunday :cheers:

engine? where.. call i could see was

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