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so my engine bay is full of dirt and oil and other manky bits and pieces. can i simply spray it down with a pressure washer without short circuiting anything?

i know this is dumb but ive thought way to hard about it and know im just unsure.

hopefully this smiley face will stop you guys from laughing at me: :dry:

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so my engine bay is full of dirt and oil and other manky bits and pieces. can i simply spray it down with a pressure washer without short circuiting anything?

No! Coil packs don't like been wet, there's info in one of the threads about this or the above mentioned detailing forum.

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with mine and my mates, we just covered the pod. Got some degreaser and wipe on with a rag. After that we got the pressure washer and sprayed down everything. (just dont go spraying electrical components for ages)

Car started first time no worries.

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Coils, igniter and afm are the only things that really don't like water. Last time I had my engine out (which meant no coils, igniter or afm still in the bay) I just kaned everything with degreaser then blasted the fk out of everything with the high pressure hose. No dramas. Oh, and my engine crossmember is actually a whitish colour :(

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