Engine bay cleaning

MartynFrancis · Post by **MartynFrancis** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:35 am

So, I've read a few topics and I'm still a bit worried about what to do.
I've got autobrite Jaffa clean which is amazing stuff, cleaning the engine bay obviously you can't reach everywhere. So with the hose, I know need to cover or go no where near the alternator, but is there anywhere else I need to stay well away from? I'm worried about electrics etc as I am not mechanically minded with engines!! Or is everything pretty well sealed up?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:48 pm

The connectors should be well sealed but I'd not put a pressure washer on them, careful application with a hose should be fine-my motorbike engine gets a good soaking whenever it rains & it's always been ok

Rob

MartynFrancis · Post by **MartynFrancis** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:14 pm

Cheers mate, sorry for the late reply. I chickened out again! Lol I did take off the engine cover and cleaned that though!

kis · Post by **kis** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:21 am

MartynFrancis wrote:Cheers mate, sorry for the late reply. I chickened out again! Lol I did take off the engine cover and cleaned that though!

I use this stuff (occasionally) and never had a problem with that.
Using a slightly more coarse brush than that for washing the car I give it a general scrub and hose down periodically.

So long as you're just hosing it down and not power washing inside the engine you should be fine...

ChrisC85 · Post by **ChrisC85** » Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:29 pm

No problem jet washing the engine as long as all the electrical components are covered. I've done it many many times with different cars including the Z, never had a problem using a jet wash. As long as common sense is used you should be fine

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