Washing engine

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MrRich
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Washing engine

Post by MrRich »

Can I wash my engine with a high pressure whaser or not?And if I can do I have be carful with something?Thanks Guys!
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NSimkins
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Re: Washing engine (MrRich)

Post by NSimkins »

I have never used a high-pressure washer, but this thread may be able to help you out as well:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=859
yank dini
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Re: Washing engine (MrRich)

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I tried it on my old one. I didn't use a lot of pressure meaning I never used the trigger when I rinse it down. I only covered up the battery with a towel and left the engine running while hot.
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Re: Washing engine (yank dini)

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Didn't you get a lot of water spots? Usually if you spray water on it while hot, the water will evaporate very quickly and leave lots of water spots behind. Also, I have been told by mechanics to never spray water into an alternator while the engine is running.
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yank dini
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Re: Washing engine (Stang2Vibe)

Post by yank dini »

not reallyand I covered the alternator too pretty much anything considered electrical ( on the right side of the car facing the front of the engine)
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