Cleaned the engine bay
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GAINMOB
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Very clean...i need to wash mine just nervous about the electrical components... how long did u let it sit before cranking it?Today cleaned the engine bay with some purple power, a brush and a power washer.
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I used a metro air force blaster to dry the engine before I started it. I usually use the dryer for my motorcycles. It's great for blasting all the water out of every little spot. It used filtered warm air. Dried the whole engine bay in less than 5 min.
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I'll prob use my leaf blower then...lol
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How did you cover all the spark plug holes?
I didn't cover anything. When you use a pressure washer it uses much less water then a garden hose and is much more direct. I used the yellow head attachment and stood on a step ladder to get a downward angle. You shouldn't get water inside your plugs unless they are loose to begin with and blast the water out with air when done. I wouldn't worry too much about getting water inside anything unless something is exposed or damaged for some reason. The air box and intake should be sealed up pretty good already unless it was taken off and not installed correctly. Check all your hoses, air box and intake that they are tight and sealed correctly. Don't over spray sensitive areas with water such as electrical components and keep spray cleaner to a minimum or off of the belt and electrical components.
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John Christopher
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Today cleaned the engine bay with some purple power, a brush and a power washer.
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It looks great. It may be a good idea to get a picture before you clean it in the future. Before and after would be cool.
True, I forgot to take before pic but trust me it was filthy, lol.
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knewblewkorvett
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Looks great.
Maybe paint the hood prop to finish the look.
Maybe paint the hood prop to finish the look.
Pressure washer uses less water then using just a hose and if your somewhat carefull not to fully blast your electronics then your fine, especially after blowing all the water out with a blower of some kind of forced air. The metro air force blaster is made exactly for this type of application. I've reserched this technique which many professional detailers are using and I've never had a problem on any of my vehicles. If the pressure washer makes you nervous then just use a gentle stream from a garden hose. Remember it will be much more difficult to remove all your cleaning product from all those areas using just a regular hose.
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Hood prop?? I think your referring to the tire Jack crank. We don't have a hood prop, only the two strut arms on the side of the hood.
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