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post Aug 23, 2007 - 7:09 AM
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1. Let the engine run for a minute or two to warm it up. Grease and other gunk is easier to remove when the engine is warm (NOT HOT).

2. Cover any exposed electrical components and anything else you do not want to get a bunch of water on with aluminum foil.

3. Get a can of engine degreaser from your local auto store...they used GUNK Engine Degreaser. Spray it liberally on everything! Don't be shy...they used the entire can. Let is sit for 10-15mins so it can breakdown and loosen all that grime.

4. Get the hose out and spray down everything to remove all the degreaser and dirt and grime. Do not use a nozzle...just the hose is enough pressure. You do not want to blast water into all the engine components...especially on newer cars.

5. Let the water run off for a few mins and start the engine and let is run for 30 seconds to help dry some of the water.

6. Here's the final step spray the entire engine bay down with WD-40. use an entire can and spray it on EVERYTHING! Some substitute Pledge furniture spray instead of WD-40 (believing WD-40 attracts dust).
 
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post Aug 24, 2007 - 1:20 AM
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nice write-up. this should come in handy. but any reason for using aluminum foil?


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- playr158   How to Properly detail your motor   Aug 23, 2007 - 7:09 AM
- - j0e_p3t   nice write-up. this should come in handy. but any ...   Aug 24, 2007 - 1:20 AM
- - gt4uk   this is one of the best write up i have ever seen ...   Aug 24, 2007 - 6:00 AM
- - x_itchy_b_x   I use aluminum foil for masking off everything. it...   Aug 24, 2007 - 7:42 AM
|- - purplegt4   QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Aug 24, 2007 - 8...   Aug 25, 2007 - 10:59 AM
- - DeW_H0e_GT   what parts would u guys mask off with foil/tape/ba...   Aug 27, 2007 - 7:50 PM
|- - eggman40   QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Aug 27, 2007 - 5...   Aug 27, 2007 - 7:55 PM
|- - GrimReaper   QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Aug 27, 2007 - 7...   Aug 28, 2007 - 6:38 PM
|- - DeW_H0e_GT   QUOTE(GrimReaper @ Aug 28, 2007 - 6...   Aug 29, 2007 - 12:37 AM
- - playr158   distributor & cap is another key area to keep ...   Aug 27, 2007 - 11:20 PM
- - FreddyTheOthaMeat   Is there a part number for this "Aluminum Foi...   Aug 28, 2007 - 6:12 PM
- - playr158   please tell me you are kidding?! but if you ...   Aug 28, 2007 - 6:33 PM
- - GrimReaper   No! Seriously, when I bought the car, the en...   Aug 29, 2007 - 5:26 PM
- - DeW_H0e_GT   its kind ascary to do it like grimreaper...i mean ...   Aug 29, 2007 - 8:32 PM
- - GrimReaper   Of course, when it comes to the alternator, I take...   Aug 29, 2007 - 8:38 PM
- - ecaddiction   Has anyone ever heard of using tire foam instead o...   Aug 30, 2007 - 7:07 PM
- - Helix   QUOTEHas anyone ever heard of using tire foam inst...   Apr 15, 2008 - 7:13 AM
- - Terracar   I have to wonder about the common sense involved i...   Apr 15, 2008 - 12:01 PM
- - jason   cartopia has alot of good writeups, if you want a ...   Apr 15, 2008 - 2:07 PM
- - 808celica   cheaper way......use simple green, sponge, water.....   Apr 15, 2008 - 7:35 PM
- - Jared95   Zero told me a quick simple way: When at the carw...   Apr 15, 2008 - 8:00 PM
- - zero07   Thanks Jared! He's right: Leave running, r...   Apr 15, 2008 - 8:09 PM


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