Cleaning the Engine Bay

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive
    #1
    Gonna do this on Wednesday as I've not got any other plans..

    I've been looking up on here and also on other Sites how to do it, so far I've gathered, I need this;

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryId_31475

    A Brush, which I have.. and some Trim Cleaner for the plastics, which I have.. And also a hose, as apposed to a Pressure Washer, which I also have..

    Is there anything else I need?

    And also, I've gotta 1.1i, no modifications to the engine at all -boring- what will I be looking to cover up with Cling Film/Foil? Battery? Alternator? What else?

    Cheers

  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS
    #2
    i steam cleaned my engine bay on saturday evening, and looks better...

    i needed to cover my ECU as i dont have a cover for it...
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive
    #3
    Erghh, horibbleness:

  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS
    #4
    Just cover all electrical conectors, plugs, fuses etc and anywhere which could cause water to get in your engine, think thats about it really
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive
    #5
    So I need to cover up;

    Battery
    Fuse box
    Spark Plugs (?)

    That it?
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 cheshire, winsford Posts: 493 VTS track car, vtr
    #6
    no need in steam cleaning get the tooth brush out!
  7. Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Wiltshire Posts: 1366 1)Posi Blue Westie 2)172
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by danzman1991 View Post
    So I need to cover up;

    Battery
    Fuse box
    Spark Plugs (?)

    That it?
    sensor's too if you want to
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive
    #8
    Where are they?
  9. Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Wiltshire Posts: 1366 1)Posi Blue Westie 2)172
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by danzman1991 View Post
    Where are they?
    Just find anything that has an electrical cable going to it and cover it.
    Easiest way
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150
    #10
    tbh i dont cover things up on mine... i use liquid degreaser i.e. gunk, an old clean paint brush a bucket of clean soapy water an old sponge a hose pipe a clean cloth and cockpit shine.

    Using the brush, apply the degreaser. Start at one side and work your way across taking attention to detail. Once your happy you've applied degreaser to everything, sponge over with the clean soapy water and old sponge then use the hose on fine spray to rinse over. once the degreaser is off, use the dry cloth to wipe over the engine. i find runnign the engine for a few mins helps it dry. then finishing touch is spraying it all over with cockpit shine. This is the technique i use on mine and my dads car and works a treat tbh...Works a treat for me...will find pics for you



    One thing i will add, Try not to get engine too wet though otherwise it'll run bit crappy for a bit!
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150
    #11
    here we go...ASW TBH but ah well lol...
    My current engine bay
    Before:

    After



    Dads engine bay:



    My old engine bay (130k )
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp
    #12
    whats best thing to cover up everything with?
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150
    #13
    ... not foiil lol. i'd personally use cling film - if i covered bits up.
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp
    #14
    cheers