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First time engine clean
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First time engine clean
Hey folks, so I don't really know where to start, so any advise would be very welcome. I've been on to cleanyourcar.co.uk but don't really know what I should buy, and when I buy it, I don't know where to put it. I know that sounds silly but I don't want to find out later that you can't put blah blah blah on the ya ya ya, doh!
Can someone recommend a shopping list to clean the m engine? I've attached a photo of my engine, it would be cool if we could call out the areas that take each particular product
I'll stick a photo up when I'm done too.
Thanks
Can someone recommend a shopping list to clean the m engine? I've attached a photo of my engine, it would be cool if we could call out the areas that take each particular product
I'll stick a photo up when I'm done too.
Thanks
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Re: First time engine clean
looks clean already to me!
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Re: First time engine clean
APC, brushes, hand sprayer, poorboys natural look dressing or 303 aerospace. Then Autosol or Megs metal polish for the metal, and a ton of Microfibres.
That should see you on the way.
That should see you on the way.
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Re: First time engine clean
after a engine cleaner and small brush if needed,when still wet spray with autoglym tyre dressing. You wont belive the shine
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Re: First time engine clean
I did a engine clean the other week but i just used TFR and a jet washer that was enough for me and it got rid of the winter crud
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Re: First time engine clean
That will not take much to clean heres what i use on my engine bay
http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Pro ... w_373.html
http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Pro ... w_750.html
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165527
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-an ... d_143.html
http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Pro ... w_373.html
http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Pro ... w_750.html
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165527
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-an ... d_143.html
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Re: First time engine clean
Jetwashers are great to clean things but also one of the quickest ways to damage an engine. Unfortunatly they drive dirt and grit into and behind the many seals and parts or periherals, moisure in electonic boxes, dirt in alternators and on and on...Redzedfour wrote:I did a engine clean the other week but i just used TFR and a jet washer that was enough for me and it got rid of the winter crud
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Re: First time engine clean
Always avoid the major parts of the engine ,and also don't go in with full power and not had any probs.cj10jeeper wrote:Jetwashers are great to clean things but also one of the quickest ways to damage an engine. Unfortunatly they drive dirt and grit into and behind the many seals and parts or periherals, moisure in electonic boxes, dirt in alternators and on and on...Redzedfour wrote:I did a engine clean the other week but i just used TFR and a jet washer that was enough for me and it got rid of the winter crud
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Re: First time engine clean
They're sensible precautions to take, but some read what's posted and dive in unaware. The problems come longer term and the grit and dirt under seals takes its toll. spotless brake pipes rust, alternator bearing with grit in wear, etc.Redzedfour wrote:Always avoid the major parts of the engine ,and also don't go in with full power and not had any probs.cj10jeeper wrote:Jetwashers are great to clean things but also one of the quickest ways to damage an engine. Unfortunatly they drive dirt and grit into and behind the many seals and parts or periherals, moisure in electonic boxes, dirt in alternators and on and on...Redzedfour wrote:I did a engine clean the other week but i just used TFR and a jet washer that was enough for me and it got rid of the winter crud
Take my word for it. I've seen many a Jeep damaged by harsh jetwashing of the engine, albeit of course this is more extreme.
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Re: First time engine clean
Dependant on the current state of the engine you can typically get away with an all purpose cleaner, agitated with soft brushes and wiped clean with microfibre towels. Waste of money getting expensive ones as you will want to throw them away after use on the engine. Finish kares top kote tire gloss is a great vynil and rubber dressing with anti static formula so will detract dust clinging so quickly to the engine compartment. As for the jetwash / pressure wash thing. Many a scare mongers tale has seen such issues but tbh, ive worked on all manner of cars since 95` from old Vauxhall nova's to bentley continental gt's and more besides. Never come across an issue yet. If doing this method, best applying WD40 to all electrical areas as this aids in warding off unwanted water getting into areas that you dont want to. If doing it yourself, always an idea to work on the side of caution.
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Re: First time engine clean
Thanks everyone, thats some great advice. @MyNamesNotBob, thats a great thread you put together too .
Yea I'm glad its not too dirty to start with, hopefully it will turn out real nice!
Yea I'm glad its not too dirty to start with, hopefully it will turn out real nice!