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02q45
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• bushkill, PA, USA |
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 Posted:7/26/2005 17:24 |
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Would it be ok to steam clean an engine and everything under the hood? |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:7/26/2005 19:11 |
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You can use a pressure washer but I'd stay clear of heavy detergents and not get the spray tip too close to the engine parts.
Typically what I do is make a lite mix of Simple Green with warm water and spray the engine down with the mix. I leave it on for about 10-15 minutes to lift all the dirt and oils. I take the hose with a variable spray pattern gun to rinse it all down then use a batch of clean terry towels to dry the engine area all off.
Be sure to cover the alternator and power steering pump prior to getting started tho. 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:7/27/2005 07:19 |
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I've had good luck spraying the engine down and then using a product made by Gunk (I believe) that's an engine foamer. You spray it on, it foams up, let it soak for a few minutes, then rinse off. Does a really nice job. Make sure to clean/wash the engine when it's cool.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:7/27/2005 07:39 |
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High pressure water is not your engine's best friend 
if you really know your engine well - you can stay away from the sensitive areas, but I'm like E,
I let soaking and rinsing do it instead of high pressure....
(that is if I EVER open my hood - I'm one of those drive it until it tells me something is wrong types)
and like CHP said - no harsh stuff that will eat your plastic/electronics/etc...
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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02q45
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• bushkill, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 7/16/2005 |
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• 18 posts |
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Posted:7/27/2005 09:35 |
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Thanks guys. |
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