Possle noob question 2

1. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

   #1 15th July 2013, 21:27

   This may sound really stupid but what is the best way of cleaning an engine bay?
   My bay is as dirty as a boil on a pornstars arse!
   It wouldn't be wise to get a jet wash on it? because of all the wiring an such?
   really want to clean it up so i can see better which needs a new lick of paint etc..
   Any advice would be muchly appreciated
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 15th July 2013, 21:30

   Takes time but get in there and clean it. Mine went from
   
   
   
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3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 15th July 2013, 21:35

   Engine degreasant called gunk works well.
4. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

   #4 15th July 2013, 21:41

   Thanks guys, so literally just get in there then!
   Do i keep water away from the bay? this is my first car so dont know much and dont want to do something really stupid rendering the car dead or anything.
   So is it a case of an old rag caked in Gunk to wipe on, then another clean rag to wipe? please be as specific as possible even if it does belittle me lol
5. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #5 15th July 2013, 21:45

   Nobody will belittle you lol. Everyone starts somewhere.
   
   Personally with electrics and water i dont go there but many people do it it. They just mask all the electrical bits up. I know engines do get wet but not completly.
6. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

   #6 15th July 2013, 21:47

   Well i guess i just wanted to play it safe rather than ruin my newly found baby lol.
   Found this guide though-http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=217823
   Looks great and the end result looks awesome, bit sceptical when my bay currently looks like this
   But ill give it go, then after that ill do some painting
   Well im here is might aswell ask this haha
   Do i use high temp paint when painting the rocker cover?
7. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #7 15th July 2013, 21:51

   Just start in one area first, get that fully cleaned and move to another section. Do it in bits so you dont sicken yourself.
   
   If that was my bay i would be looking to replace the rocker cover as it's beyond it. Source a OE air box and pipes.
8. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

   #8 15th July 2013, 21:53

   Stevo67 is this the stuff you referred to?
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GUNK-Car-E...item2a29926f27
9. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

   #9 15th July 2013, 21:56

   Prickle i am starting to think of just replacing the rocker cover, as for the air box i don't want an OE one i still a performance one but not this one lol
   I want one like this maybe-http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SAXO-VTR-VTS-CARBON-AIR-FILTER-INTAKE-KIT-PERFORMANCE-INDUCTION-KIT-/320925575839?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& fits=Cars+Year%3A1999|Car+Make%3ACitroen|Model%3AS axo&hash=item4ab8a7aa9f
   But one that will fit an 8v
10. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #10 15th July 2013, 21:58

    Well thats up to you
    
    That current filter wont be doing much if anything atm other then noise (if thats what you're after)
11. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

    #11 15th July 2013, 22:01

    The search for a new rocker cover continues lol, only 2 breaker yards within my reach and none have one suitable!
12. user_64998 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2013 Ellesmere Port Posts: 190 Pug 1.1 zest

    #12 15th July 2013, 22:02

    I want know about noise since my down pipe has cracked so thats pretty noisy atm lol.
    Other than your suggest OE box what performance one would be suitable?
13. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #13 15th July 2013, 22:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_Walton Stevo67 is this the stuff you referred to? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GUNK-Car-E...item2a29926f27

    Yes mate & get plenty of old rags plus old toothbrushes(for working into hard to reach areas)
14. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #14 15th July 2013, 22:48

    Best performance will fine from a performance panel filter in the standard airbox. Not as noisy (induction "roar") as a cone filter so down to personal preference.
    
    Once you're in the wanted / for sale sections on the forum you'll be inundated with rocker covers lol. Easy to come by
    
    Have you tried eBay?