Engine bay cleanup

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0
    #1
    Just wondering which is the easiest way to cleanup the engine bay.. could you use soapy sponge or jet wash.. not sure how water proof electrics are or what components are best not to get soaked with water lol advice much appreciated
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Ireland Posts: 130 Furio :)
    #2
    Get some de greaser and power hose it down
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kez09 View Post
    Get some de greaser and power hose it down
    you sure its safe to hose things down in the engine bay?
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 Bolton Posts: 233 Mk2 Golf
    #4
    No, dont power hose it. Have a browse on detailing world, loads of handy info in there.
  5. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx
    #5
    I think it would be safe to use a jetwash from a few feet away, but the engine wouldnt start again due to wet electrics. Would any water get in the battery thru the breather holes?
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #6
    personally id never jet wash an engine from any distance, cant beat abit of degreaser and elbow grease!
  7. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0
    #7
    Oke doke! cheers mate
  8. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
    #8
    if its on the cheap use WD-40 mate, cleans the bay up great, protects metal/moving components and doesn't harm electrics.. just cleans the contacts
  9. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Shoreham Posts: 282 Saxo 1.0
    #9
    cheers Lew_c wd40 worked a treat