steam cleaning
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I just use high pressure washer or simular. But Steam cleaning is the ultimate way to go... Basically a machine that heater the water up to high pressure steam and allows you to degrease a engine rather simply...
But another poor man's way is to grab a can of over cleaner and spray down the engine.
WARNING! - If there is any lose paint or exposed aluminum it will do damage. Lose paint will be removed and bare aluminum will darken.
But I done this to a few vehicles and it strips tons of grease and grime in a hurry with just a garden hose...
But another poor man's way is to grab a can of over cleaner and spray down the engine.
WARNING! - If there is any lose paint or exposed aluminum it will do damage. Lose paint will be removed and bare aluminum will darken.
But I done this to a few vehicles and it strips tons of grease and grime in a hurry with just a garden hose...
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I always find it hard to get the car to run for hours after a pressure washing. So I usually do it and then not drive the car till the next day.
My buddy has a steam cleaner though and I am used it on my tranny. Still need to use a degreaser first to break up most of the grime. Though nothing looks as good as hot-tanking. I had a head done for a VW recently and it looked better than new.
My buddy has a steam cleaner though and I am used it on my tranny. Still need to use a degreaser first to break up most of the grime. Though nothing looks as good as hot-tanking. I had a head done for a VW recently and it looked better than new.
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pressure washing is a good way to mess up sensors and electrical connectors, if you're gonna do it, be really careful where you point the hose. i know you want to stay away from the top of the throttle body (seal and sensors) and the alternator. and the fuse box. and you don't want to hit it with the water if its just been driven and is still hot.
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You have to cover them up. Some of that stuff can eat through your wiring definently tear up electrical units.
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