Detailing the engine bay. Tips needed

[sonic99]

Is it necessary to remove top engine cover and ignition coils when pressure cleaning the engine bay?

[Ben C34]

Don't pressure wash engine bay at all.  Garden hose with spray nozzle is plenty.

[sonic99]

On 18/11/21 at 8:41 PM, Ben C34 said:

Don't pressure wash engine bay at all.  Garden hose with spray nozzle is plenty.

Thank you!

Is it necessary to remove top engine cover and ignition coils to prevent misfires?

[GTSBoy]

Either remove everything from the engine bay, clean, detail and polish everything, then reinstall, and never drive it again, OR
Just leave it mostly dirty, give shit a bit of a wipe off every now and then and just enjoy driving the f**king thing.

[joshuaho96]

Just use car wash soap on a cold engine, don't use a pressure washer. Don't use anything crazy like Superclean which is sodium hydroxide.

[The Bogan]

1 bucket for the wash and wax with a microfibre 

1 bucket with water only with a microfibre

A couple of dry microfibres for drying

I also use the proverbial "rag on a stick for tight spots

No hosing in the engine bay at all

This is good for tight spots > 

 

[sonic99]

Thank you, all.

Another engine bay question, how can I safely Fix the paint scratches?

[Duncan]

You need to pull the plenum out and paint (or even better powder coat, it lasts much better)

If it is scratched on top, wait until you see underneath....

Also, do the top timing cover and cam covers at the same time as the car will be off the road.

[GTSBoy]

Or, just squint your eyes a bit until you can't see the scratches.

[sonic99]

On 29/11/21 at 2:29 PM, Duncan said:

You need to pull the plenum out and paint (or even better powder coat, it lasts much better)

If it is scratched on top, wait until you see underneath....

Also, do the top timing cover and cam covers at the same time as the car will be off the road.

What would be a cheaper alternative? 😢

[Duncan]

squint