Engine bay cleaning??

[SamSTI]

I like to think I've mastered the cleaning of the outside of the car (well nearly mastered it lol)

Next step is engine bay, what does everybody use for the dirt and grime in the engine bay i.e inlet manifold and all the plastic etc??.

Is there one cleaner you can use for the whole engine?? or do you have to use different ones for different parts??

Also is there any parts which you don't touch or have to cover up?? (I'm guessing anything electrical)

Thanks in advance
Sam

[Hongkongfooi]

did mine the other day with Ron, cant remember the stuff he used but autoglym engine cleaner is good, use a brush to agitate and then cover the filters and alternator with kitchen foil first and then clean off with a jet wash

[SamSTI]

Lovely thanks Tim, I'll have a looksie at the autoglym one.

Did you cover up things like the boost solenoid, battery etc when you done yours??

[munk]

Iv done mine a couple of times make sure you cover electrical connectors fuse box alternator.i used clingfilm and a bit of black tape
. Also only used hose to wash what ever product you use ,off. So i didnt force water in anywhere it shouldnt be .

[alfa male]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

did mine the other day with Ron, cant remember the stuff he used but autoglym engine cleaner is good, use a brush to agitate and then cover the filters and alternator with kitchen foil first and then clean off with a jet wash

Post some pics up then!

[C. J.]

I just spray the whole bay with degreaseant ,then powerwash off and start engine to dry off .
never had an issue

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by C. J.

I just spray the whole bay with degreaseant ,then powerwash off and start engine to dry off .
never had an issue

As CJ says. Use a water soluble degreaser on a cold engine. Cover electrics. Rinse carefully with a jet wash. Uncover electrics and run engine to dry off and check everything works! Wait for engine to cool and spray dressing on plastics. If you've got time then polish all the metalwork too. Plenty of cleaning bunnies on here to give you advice.

[SamSTI]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I'll give it a go on my next free weekend

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

As CJ says. Use a water soluble degreaser on a cold engine. Cover electrics. Rinse carefully with a jet wash. Uncover electrics and run engine to dry off and check everything works! Wait for engine to cool and spray dressing on plastics. If you've got time then polish all the metalwork too. Plenty of cleaning bunnies on here to give you advice.

i dont bother covering electrics , hence the neverhad an issue comment

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by alfa male

Post some pics up then!

oh if i must

[alfa male]

Very nice, me likes!

[Bolesroor]

Nice, I do like a polished pipe

[scotty]

Very clean engine bay you got there , you could it your dinner off that lol

[munk]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

oh if i must

thats mint tim!! very nice.

[Matt3579]

i hope when i get my scooby the engine bay looks at least half as good at this!

[kirk]

very nice ill pop mine round.

[Ginola]

I use Autoglym stuff on mine Sam If/when I do clean it.. and a wheel brush! cover the electrics bits.. and rinse off with a hose or pressure washer from range.

Ask Ron for some more tips

[Rdlangy1]

Always used chemical guys degreaser - and then few brushes to work it in e.t.c. - then covered all leccy bits in cling film and jet washed the engine. always comes out ok...

[ScoobyNib]

Has anyone ever managed to properly clean up the Red STI inlet manifold? I've tried a few degreasers etc but can't seem to get a good finish.

[Rdlangy1]

As per my previous post really - a decent degreaser or all purpose cleaner and some good elbow grease with stiff bristled brushes and mine always seems to come up really well... could also try steam cleaning it but keep away from the rubber pipes...