ok i recently saw a guys truck that had his engine "steam cleaned" and the engine looked brand new. does anybody have any clue about wat that is or how to do it cuz i have never heard of it

 

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...

 

i dont like to use a pressure washer on the engine too much, heard some stories of people doing damage that way

 

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.

 

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.

 

If I was to disconnect my batter, degrease my engine AND my alternator, and let it dry over night, would I be at risk of messing up my electrical system?

 

You have to cover them up. Some of that stuff can eat through your wiring definently tear up electrical units.

 

Do you know of anyone who has?

 

I just used engine cleaner/degresser on the explorer. Stinks like hell but cleaned it up pretty good. Then I sprayed pretty much everything down with tire shine lol. I have to check on everything once it stops freaking raining. Looked nice the other night when I did it

 

Not anybody in person, but I do and from what I've researched you should cover them. Nobody I know takes care of their truck like me except people on here. It's definently a safer way to go.