Paul372 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hi, right i'm getting really confussed here. I've been calling up diffrent car valeting companys about getting the engine clean and most of them use the pressure washers but what is the safer option i'm getting mix messages. I had an oil leak on the supe so really need to get it cleaned up now its fix. I know to keep the gap between the cam covers dry but what best for the supe pressure or steam, and can anybody recommend someone thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Everyone will have different opinions but personally I wouldn't use either, take your time and do it by hand with a brush and some rags..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 also i'll like to know if it is best to have the engine running or turnt off while having it steam cleaned or pressure washed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 seconded, by hand if you have the time and saves the water in the electrics scenario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfish man Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 i would NEVER steam clean or pressure wash my pride and joy's engine to risky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 There is a woman who works next to us.. Her other half has a steam cleaner but its a dry steam cleaner. Does the same job as the normal water flowing everywhere type thing but doesn't cover the engine etc in water... Works really well too.. Thats an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Electrics and water don't mix. even more so when pressurised into places its not meant to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Done to every car i have owned and never a problem, just be sensible and dont point it directly at the eletrics, did my supra today, bay was a mess after it came out the bodyshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Done to every car i have owned and never a problem, just be sensible and dont point it directly at the eletrics, did my supra today, bay was a mess after it came out the bodyshop. Same here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Done to every car i have owned and never a problem, just be sensible and dont point it directly at the eletrics, did my supra today, bay was a mess after it came out the bodyshop. I would not be that forutunate. I could sneeze whilst topping up the screen wash and develop a misfire...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 what did you use jamie a pressure washer or a steam cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 what did you use jamie a pressure washer or a steam cleaner in my case a pressure washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 what did you use jamie a pressure washer or a steam cleaner Karcher pressure washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clapyohandz Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I usually used some engine bay cleaning spray that you let it sit for like 5 min. Then you can use a brush on the tough spots. Next step is with just a garden hose to wash everything off. Be sure to let it dry completely before cranking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I did the engine bay in my daily driver today, i wish i got you a before picture now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I did the engine bay in my daily driver today, i wish i got you a before picture now. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/s4engineclean002.jpg ha ha, im loving how a V8 4.2ltr is your daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I done it a couple of times, once i was ok. Once water got in with the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I did the engine bay in my daily driver today, i wish i got you a before picture now. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/s4engineclean002.jpg Exterior pic of this car please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Exterior pic of this car please.... Catch a glimpse of it here mate, i dont have any others. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2876836&postcount=1205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don`t clean the outside of my car never mind under the bonnet:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Catch a glimpse of it here mate, i dont have any others. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2876836&postcount=1205 Cheers pal. Would love to have a go in a 4.2.... My S-line looks fantastic but I wish I had more power, that said, I have just done 650 miles to a full tank of diesel so it's not all bad.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 that looks spot on jamie, what degreaser did you use mate, defo want to get the supe cleaned up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 that looks spot on jamie, what degreaser did you use mate, defo want to get the supe cleaned up Gunk, little scrub with a paint brush, jetwash it all off, spray everything with wd40 and wipe dry:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Catch a glimpse of it here mate, i dont have any others. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2876836&postcount=1205 Lovely car the audi. They do like a drink though, ha ha daily driver:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) The only car i've had a problem with after pressure washing the engine bay was my off rd Range Rover lmao, it never missed a beat doing this to it though Edited September 5, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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