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schmidtyboy
06-01-2009, 11:14 AM
hey i was wondering whats the best way to clean my motor should i just use a pressure washer or that engine cleaner stuff at tha car wash any ideas???
Lukn4trbl355
06-01-2009, 11:53 AM
buy some of the engine brite foam engine degreaser, stuff works great, used it many times after mudding and on the nova all the time. spray it on, let it sit 5-10 min and wash or pressure wash off and the motor looks like new. just make sure not to spray it on wires, supposedly it could eat through the coating.
86Burb
06-01-2009, 11:53 AM
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380925
BowtieMike
06-01-2009, 12:16 PM
I use Simple Green full strength and saturate it. Use different brushes to get into different areas. Cover what you think should be covered. I used to be worried about electrical problems but after doing it a couple times the worry goes away. I usually wait for it to completely dry before starting.
Then dress it with the dressing of your choice.
schmidtyboy
06-01-2009, 12:29 PM
k thanks 4 the help guys
masintenn
06-05-2009, 01:36 PM
CD2 is a really good dressing.
86Burb
06-05-2009, 06:37 PM
CD2 is a really good dressing.

Not great with Turkey though............










:crazy:
5.7L JWL
06-06-2009, 03:38 PM
Not great with Turkey though............
:crazy:


I couldn't agree with you more.



Jay
MeanGreen95
06-06-2009, 09:41 PM
CD2 is a really good dressing.

Yup. And if youre the cheap type, a $2 can of tire foam works well too.
Joe
06-07-2009, 07:10 AM
hey i was wondering whats the best way to clean my motor should i just use a pressure washer or that engine cleaner stuff at tha car wash any ideas???

In my experience you do not need a pressure washer.
I use engine degreaser on the 'greasy' parts, rinse well with a garden hose. For the stubborn areas, use a brush and rag.

The rest of it I use Simple Green and a brush/rag followed by a good rinsing with the hose :D
elcaminobill
06-07-2009, 08:32 PM
I used to use the pressure washer about yearly on each vehicle until water got in some place and let the smoke out of my ECM and a few emissions components.

I want to clean the '03 sooo bad but after that experience, I'm gun shy about spraying water under the hood. Especially since the Computer is under the hood on the NBS.

Never had any issues on the old OBS.
masintenn
06-08-2009, 06:51 AM
I used to use the pressure washer about yearly on each vehicle until water got in some place and let the smoke out of my ECM and a few emissions components.

I want to clean the '03 sooo bad but after that experience, I'm gun shy about spraying water under the hood. Especially since the Computer is under the hood on the NBS.

Never had any issues on the old OBS.

I always had the same fear. When I did my truck recently for the first time, I just used a garden hose without a pressure attachment. I also sprayed all the electrical connections with WD40 prior to even spraying Simple Green.
matt trakker
06-15-2009, 01:59 AM
I've always just used Engine Brite and Simple Green concentrate, then rinsed gently with the hose. I've never used dressing or shine of any kind, wouldn't that attract dirt? What does it come out looking like?
5.7L JWL
06-15-2009, 02:20 PM
....wouldn't that attract dirt? What does it come out looking like?


Yes it does collect dirt. Unless you use CD2 ( thats what I've read ) and unless you buff off the excess after it has had time to " set-in," it looks like crap.



Jay
masintenn
06-19-2009, 06:22 PM
The CD2 dries and doesn't leave any residue. So far, it seems better than wiping down with WD40, which is what I used to do and the engine would get really dusty.
04SilverChevy
06-20-2009, 06:25 AM
Lol...yea i'm still one of those guys that is scared to death to spray water in there.

I just wipe everything down by hand. :)
i3owdown
07-08-2009, 08:32 PM
i like using scrubbing bubbles to degrease my engine compartment. then rinse and follow up with meguires aerosole tire shine. i find strong degreasers like purple power leave behind a film that hazes over.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1821/1301/4550650156_large.jpg
Undertattood
07-09-2009, 10:17 AM
:drool: that's one SEXY engine!
Toclcl
07-09-2009, 10:58 AM
Oh hell I agree.. Almost lost it lookin at it..
brian704
07-18-2009, 11:51 AM
simple green and let it stand for awhile and then wipe it all down. i just did this. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j178/ramguy107/IMG_2731.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j178/ramguy107/IMG_2735.jpg

not perfect but it looks way better then normal
F4MOU$
07-18-2009, 12:16 PM
When I wash my engine bay, I let the truck run for a little bit (if it's cold), usually about 10 minutes so I can get everything together to wash the rest of the truck.

Spray the motor down with the hose
Simple green it and let it sit for about 10 min.
Spray it down
Then either: a) Let it dry and spray all the plastics and rubbers with Tire Foam or b) Spray it with this interior detailing spray when it's still wet and it makes it look 10 times better and lasts 10 times longer then tire shine, but I don't always have it readily available to use.
F4MOU$
07-18-2009, 12:17 PM
simple green and let it stand for awhile and then wipe it all down. i just did this. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j178/ramguy107/IMG_2731.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j178/ramguy107/IMG_2735.jpg

not perfect but it looks way better then normal

Did you spray off the simple green like your supposed to? You didn't mention it...