engine wash?

[88pathylove]

i have an 88 with a vg 30 and was wondering what in the engine bay needs to be covered/sealed in order to give it a thorough power washing? (got it dirty in the spring fun)

[milehighcowboy]

x2 same curiousity question

[fondo]

I can't remember if your engine is fuel injected or carbureted. If it is the later, which I think it is, make sure you seal up that area well. Also, if you are using a really high pressure compressor or nozzle don't spray directly on any soft rubber such as vacuum lines or coolant hoses, also take the same precaution on any exposed gaskets and/or seals as well. Don't spray directly on any electrical components either for prolonged periods of time like the distributor. I have done this many times and haven't had any problems afterwards... just spray lightly or stand back a few feet.

P.S. I usually go to the car wash to do this and when I do I flip the selector switch on soft water.

[88pathoffroad]

I've done mine numerous times. Just don't spray the distributor and try not to directly spray wiring connectors. A garden hose and Purple Power degreaser actually works just as well as pressure washing.

[Guest SuperSon]

POR-15 works wonders also. I just used a garden hose without any sprayer tip just free flowing.

[Simon]

POR-15 for engine cleaning? Are you talking about their Marine Clean stuff? I don't think you'd want to be spraying POR-15 with a garden hose!

[Guest SuperSon]

What I meant was to rinse it after spraying with por-15