How To Pressure Wash Engine bay

[CiVeK9]

i just picked up a 99 civic ex and the engine bay is a bit dirty. i got engine degreaser from Autozone but i am not quite sure on how to do it correctly? could anyone help me out or does anyone know how much Honda charges for this?

[Kermit]

...Should'a bought mine :)


Let engine cool
Cover any major electrical componets and exposed air filter
Spray entire engine and engine bay w/ degreaser
Let stand for a minute or two
Rinse and repeat

[CiVeK9]

appreciate the post i'll buy yours too if it was $4000k

[ash7]

how do i pressure wash an engine bay?
you don't - plain and simple.

use a hose without a spraying head on it... no matter how well you cover your electrical components, you will still get water in them. Just try and be as careful as you can not to get it on the engine.

edit* - or you could take it to a real detailing shop and they could steam clean it for you.

[CiVeK9]

appreciate the advice..how much would they charge for a steam clean

[ash7]

call 'em up and ask them how much.

[speedminded]

i wouldn't use that foaming degreaser on you car...too much aluminum for it to screw up and depending on the color it will fade the paint on the firewall too.

Differant areas will need to be cleaned differantly...the block/head and transmission can be sprayed with brake cleaner, that will break up any grease or oil gunk that has built up and clean it at the same time...the firewall, fenders, and everything attached to it should be sprayed with a diluted degreaser like simple green and try to wipe it with a sponge or rag. Mix the degreaser with hot water and you can rinse it with a water hose if you keep the pressure low and don't spray...just left the water run out like waterfall and down everthing you wiped. The radiator and hoses can be cleaned the same way and then you can wipe all the plastic and rubber down with armoral and/or tire shine...

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[green91]

i always put siran wrap over my dizzy and air filter and spray away

[nooneimportant]

Shit i just sprayed my whole engine down with degreaser and sprayed it off looks as good as u can ask for. No need to do ne of that crazy shit. Its fast and simple. And didn't fuck up ne thing. Wires should be covered ne ways and battery well shit it can take alittle water not going to harm it u put water in it y can't u put water on it right?