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I turned down a very Hot date to do this, ahhh she wanted me to pay anyways! (I think)
Why? Dirt wears sh!t out.
1st I warn you, all my how to's take into consideration you know what you are doing and have a fully stocked shop like mine and you know the safety rules, Don't work on a running engine, Got that? Never, and double never use gloves or rags around a running engine. Maybe I can illustrate a little. I get a PM on "You owe me a finger" I'm not answering!
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If you have my Hood Rod Mod... http://www.thenewx.org/forum/15-how-tos/1313-how-hood-rod-mod-cmhx-updated-*cpl*.html, it really makes the job easy, otherwise also watch for a falling hood if you knock the Rod out washing. Kuto's if you have it!
On with the show, This is about what you will need, and some rags, But 1st, I use rain X on my windshield, if you don't cover it with water then stick a 55 gallon trash bag to it, we are going to use chemicals here, and we don't want any etching going on, wet your front end and keep it wet.
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Ok, now using a LOW pressure water force, (The wand I show on a garden hose is ideal) You don't need or want HIGH PRESSURE! Kinda rinse it all down ENGINE OFF! And apply the Bathroom cleaner to the hood, Yes, even that noise reduction pad, just don't soak it with water,
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A brush like this comes in handy if you have one. Then rinse again, and remember, rinse the windshield and the fenders after each spray.
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Now, Clean that battery! This is as bad as I ever let mine get, lots of tips and leans at Moab put it to the test, I charged it, refilled it and now wash it. Use Battery cleaner, you can also use it anywhere on the engine. It foams stuff out off the injectors pretty good.
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This kind of brush in like have to have equipment on this whole job!
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It gets into places quick like nothing else.
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Ok using the Bathroom cleaner, the battery cleaner and maybe some engine cleaner, (I suggest the Orange scent kind) you spray it all down, use the brush to clean, spray, rinse, brush clean, a few times until you have it. Lastly soak it all down with the Citrus Orange cleaner, this will avoid any smells about the cabin area that will make your lady want to bop you one. Plus the stuff is great!
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Now, what we do next if you have a compressor is a blow dry, this blows water out of all the places it stands, and dry the engine for next steps. No compressor? Use a lint-less cloth and keep the engine off!
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You wondered what we were going to do with the brake cleaner? Well this hose is clean, well, cleaned, here I show half cleaned and top half shot with brake cleaner and wiped dry, do as many as you want, do the AC lines also, actually this stuff won't hurt anything you spray under the hood, but always follow a spray with a wipe from lint-less cloth, a T shirt will do. Diapers? You also use same method on any parts that did not come clean from all the previous cleaning.
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Ok, you have cleaned everything, that removes all the oils, so Re oil your hood hinge, your hood latch including the springs, and if you have my Hood Rod Mod, the pivot points on the Struts.
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Now, On the far Right is all you need to do this, I would have used that stuff but my How to's are for average person with on hand chemicals. I suffered for you! Great stuff, I can use it next time. Now, the two on the left is engine detail-er, DON"T get too wild with it! If you get this on your belt, you have to remove it, clean it with the brake parts cleaner and the pulley's also and re - install. It Might make it squeak! I had no problems. Just remember, DON'T run the engine! Squirt what you want, I do about everything and wipe dry with a sponge.
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I use Turtle Wax Ice and remaining plastic and rubber parts such as the cowl in front of the windshield and the top of the engine cover. Nice touch!
Now, Start your engine, (IT WILL start) And let it run to op temp, shut it off and touch up anything that got messed up when you ran it, and you are done! Sweet huh? You can spend more time and get more detailed, This cleaning I done Before I went to ECXC so I can know just how dirty I got while there. (I don't bring dirt to a run) so this was a moderate cleaning.
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For difference, go back and look at shot with chemicals to use on engine.
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Now I note that some people like to run the engine while cleaning, I am an old man, I don't, I have done this many many times. And I add that this engine bay is very well designed to guard against water intrusion that will stop you from running. Key is, Low water pressure, don't start it until you are done. Don't blast one spot for 20 seconds either, use half a brain..... or lose half a finger!
Off to ECXC, If you are not there I expect a picture posted of your clean engine when I get back!
MC
Why? Dirt wears sh!t out.
1st I warn you, all my how to's take into consideration you know what you are doing and have a fully stocked shop like mine and you know the safety rules, Don't work on a running engine, Got that? Never, and double never use gloves or rags around a running engine. Maybe I can illustrate a little. I get a PM on "You owe me a finger" I'm not answering!
If you have my Hood Rod Mod... http://www.thenewx.org/forum/15-how-tos/1313-how-hood-rod-mod-cmhx-updated-*cpl*.html, it really makes the job easy, otherwise also watch for a falling hood if you knock the Rod out washing. Kuto's if you have it!
On with the show, This is about what you will need, and some rags, But 1st, I use rain X on my windshield, if you don't cover it with water then stick a 55 gallon trash bag to it, we are going to use chemicals here, and we don't want any etching going on, wet your front end and keep it wet.
Ok, now using a LOW pressure water force, (The wand I show on a garden hose is ideal) You don't need or want HIGH PRESSURE! Kinda rinse it all down ENGINE OFF! And apply the Bathroom cleaner to the hood, Yes, even that noise reduction pad, just don't soak it with water,
A brush like this comes in handy if you have one. Then rinse again, and remember, rinse the windshield and the fenders after each spray.
Now, Clean that battery! This is as bad as I ever let mine get, lots of tips and leans at Moab put it to the test, I charged it, refilled it and now wash it. Use Battery cleaner, you can also use it anywhere on the engine. It foams stuff out off the injectors pretty good.
This kind of brush in like have to have equipment on this whole job!
It gets into places quick like nothing else.
Ok using the Bathroom cleaner, the battery cleaner and maybe some engine cleaner, (I suggest the Orange scent kind) you spray it all down, use the brush to clean, spray, rinse, brush clean, a few times until you have it. Lastly soak it all down with the Citrus Orange cleaner, this will avoid any smells about the cabin area that will make your lady want to bop you one. Plus the stuff is great!
Now, what we do next if you have a compressor is a blow dry, this blows water out of all the places it stands, and dry the engine for next steps. No compressor? Use a lint-less cloth and keep the engine off!
You wondered what we were going to do with the brake cleaner? Well this hose is clean, well, cleaned, here I show half cleaned and top half shot with brake cleaner and wiped dry, do as many as you want, do the AC lines also, actually this stuff won't hurt anything you spray under the hood, but always follow a spray with a wipe from lint-less cloth, a T shirt will do. Diapers? You also use same method on any parts that did not come clean from all the previous cleaning.
Ok, you have cleaned everything, that removes all the oils, so Re oil your hood hinge, your hood latch including the springs, and if you have my Hood Rod Mod, the pivot points on the Struts.
Now, On the far Right is all you need to do this, I would have used that stuff but my How to's are for average person with on hand chemicals. I suffered for you! Great stuff, I can use it next time. Now, the two on the left is engine detail-er, DON"T get too wild with it! If you get this on your belt, you have to remove it, clean it with the brake parts cleaner and the pulley's also and re - install. It Might make it squeak! I had no problems. Just remember, DON'T run the engine! Squirt what you want, I do about everything and wipe dry with a sponge.
I use Turtle Wax Ice and remaining plastic and rubber parts such as the cowl in front of the windshield and the top of the engine cover. Nice touch!
Now, Start your engine, (IT WILL start) And let it run to op temp, shut it off and touch up anything that got messed up when you ran it, and you are done! Sweet huh? You can spend more time and get more detailed, This cleaning I done Before I went to ECXC so I can know just how dirty I got while there. (I don't bring dirt to a run) so this was a moderate cleaning.
For difference, go back and look at shot with chemicals to use on engine.
Now I note that some people like to run the engine while cleaning, I am an old man, I don't, I have done this many many times. And I add that this engine bay is very well designed to guard against water intrusion that will stop you from running. Key is, Low water pressure, don't start it until you are done. Don't blast one spot for 20 seconds either, use half a brain..... or lose half a finger!
Off to ECXC, If you are not there I expect a picture posted of your clean engine when I get back!
MC
