Engine Cleaning Tips ? Anyone Anyone

PHATTZZ STANG · 06-03-2005

I want to clean my engine for the fist time and I need some suggestions.

GTRaptor · 06-03-2005

Make sure engine is cold

Use any "orange" cleaner, its biodegradable and doesnt damage the paint or rubber.

Apply to all surfaces, then use some old rags and brushes to get to the hard to get areas.
Leave the product for 20 minutes, then remove with LOW PRESSURE hose.

Dry by hand.

PHATTZZ STANG · 06-03-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTRaptor

Make sure engine is cold

Use any "orange" cleaner, its biodegradable and doesnt damage the paint or rubber.

Apply to all surfaces, then use some old rags and brushes to get to the hard to get areas.
Leave the product for 20 minutes, then remove with LOW PRESSURE hose.

Dry by hand.

Thank you

FoxBodySoon · 06-10-2005

I have wanted to clean my engines also but I am so scared of the electrical stuff. My friend's brother said to use aluminum foil to cover certain things like the altenator and exposed wires. Is there any other way or is this a good way to go?

MAXX RS4 · 06-12-2005

They do sell engine bay and compartment cleaners at autoparts stores. You spray it on and hose it off with a pressureless hose. Just don't saturate any electrical stuff and you'll be fine.

swami · 07-03-2005

simple green works well, liberally spray on avoiding the alternator and let set for 15 min. rinse with a garden hose. car washes work great but i trashed the bearing in my alternator the last time and i avoid those places like the plague now. HTH

PerformancePartsInc · 03-05-2008

Rob is right. I will add that you may have to repeat the task a few times if things are particularly grimey. Using HD petrolium-based engine cleaners or Simple Green destroy or stain plastic and rubber parts and wreak havoc on bearings in FEAD components.

**jim293** · 03-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxBodySoon

I have wanted to clean my engines also but I am so scared of the electrical stuff. My friend's brother said to use aluminum foil to cover certain things like the altenator and exposed wires. Is there any other way or is this a good way to go?

I am with you on the John Force thing in 08.