Guest chrisbirch Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What's the best way to do this ? Steaming seems to have worked a treat on other cars ive had, but would this sod all the complex electrics up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hi Chris Gunk (orange can from wilkinsons or Halfrauds) is a good agent to use but whatever you use you will need to wrap clingfilm around the electricals. You'l also need a couple of old toothbrushes, cotton buds and lots of rags. Messy but looks ace Then use some tyre shine to bring up the hose/plastic parts. Good luck!! Linda x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What's the best way to do this ? Steaming seems to have worked a treat on other cars ive had, but would this sod all the complex electrics up. Not if you dont steam the electrical bits. I have steamed mine (household steamer) and used it to clean the connectors and had no problems. Then i run the engine til hot then cover with engine degreaser (gunk or similar), rinse that all off and run engine to help dry. Then i went and took a few bits out of the bay so i could T-Cut the innerwings, chassis legs, slam panel etc then finished off with a polish. And yes as lin said becarful of the connectors with gunk and water. I always rinse mine when its running just to make sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What about the metal parts like the throttle body and the intake manifold on the n/a, its lost its shinny look and has black corrosion spots, any ideas how best to remove this...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What about the metal parts like the throttle body and the intake manifold on the n/a, its lost its shinny look and has black corrosion spots, any ideas how best to remove this...? sand blast, is the only option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 sand blast, is the only option Alright mate cheers, yea I tried the gunk, and autosol but was scrubbing and getting no results. Are these parts of the engine protected with a lacquer or anything, or is it just bear metal..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Be SO careful cleaning the engine with steam or water... the gulley where the plugs sit are a water trap, and it just gathers there and the car will missfire all day long... (bitter experience)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Be SO careful cleaning the engine with steam or water... the gulley where the plugs sit are a water trap, and it just gathers there and the car will missfire all day long... (bitter experience)... I had this when a friend jet washed my engine bay DOH!! i think it was my first ever thread about how to sort it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have steamed dozens of them, with no issues, just blow out the coil pack valley afterwards, and then take it for a long run to dry it all out thoroughly. Hot water and lots of detergent at 1000 PSI, can't beat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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