Really Really Really Really Dumb Question

[FloydWestwood]

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:

[PAV34]

WHAT A BLOODY STUPID QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!

......Im just joking mate.

Use a couple cans of degreaser and a rag, usually works a treat.

I wouldnt go shoving a hose in your engine bay.

[Basti]

has all the info you might need mate. just need to sign up to view the forum. chuck me down as you referrer when you do. very good advice in there

final inspection detailing forum

[some_cs_student]

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.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

just cover the important or even all the electrical bits with plastic bags like afm, igniter module, fuse box, etc. degrease where needed only and go happy with the pressure hose.

[shaunvlc]

cover most electrical connections as pressurised water has a way of finding its way into everything. IMO go cheap degreser and some clean rags.... gets rid of all oily residue etc. water doesnt

[(B1) MR_fanny]

+1 for rags to get a propper clean. my mate clean my engine with a spray at his work...i honestly couldnt see the diff..lol

[FloydWestwood]

ah brilliant you guys are tops. cheers for the advice!

the smilely face definatly paid off lol.

[GTR-N1]

Good!

Now for the next step David...

Wasteland>When Detailers get your Project Car...

follow that advice and then your relationship ain't worth JS

[Luke_ENR34]

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.

[bubba]

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

[-Dukes-]

If you do happen to get water where you shouldn't, Water dispersant spray may help you out.

Might wanna double check that though