Washing the Engine

[MooseNelson]

Hi,

As apposed to Europe, at the crappy strip washes here in VA, no one objects to popping the hood and spraying down the engine (given it's relatively cool).

Besides possible electrical risks, any tips, sugg about doing this? I would figure that a spray down everyonce would do corrosion, gunk a favor

Thanks

MN

[Psychopete]

Originally Posted by MooseNelson

Hi,

As apposed to Europe, at the crappy strip washes here in VA, no one objects to popping the hood and spraying down the engine (given it's relatively cool).

Besides possible electrical risks, any tips, sugg about doing this? I would figure that a spray down everyonce would do corrosion, gunk a favor

Thanks

MN

All of that gunk of the side of the engine (2.9L Ranger) kept my engine block from rusting out over the years. Made it easy to paint when I rebuilt.

Pete

[shorod]

I suggest not power washing, and be careful not to get too much water down the spark plug wells which may cause misfires.

-Rod