Thinking of cleaning my engine.

[arnie_82]

I want to clean my engine but I am afraid of shorting out a coil or something. How do you guys clean your engine compartment?

 

[trussman]

I spray the whole thing with simple green(straight not diluted) then let is sit for about 15 min. then hit it with the water hose. I then blow it all off thoroughly with an air hose. Never had a problem. I have 67k miles now and i have done this prolly 10-15 times...

 

[arnie_82]

I spray the whole thing with simple green(straight not diluted) then let is sit for about 15 min. then hit it with the water hose. I then blow it all off thoroughly with an air hose. Never had a problem. I have 67k miles now and i have done this prolly 10-15 times...

How much pressure do you use with the hose. Is there anywhere I should not spray with too much pressure or should I cover anything up.

 

[trussman]

I will put a bag around my air filter(only needed if u have a CAI) and I use the high pressure stream setting on the nozzle. I don't spray directly at any plugs, but other than that it's fair game imho. I blow everything off BEFORE I turn the ignition key on. And I usually just let the truck sit for several hours with the hood up afterwards just to let the rest air dry. Most these plugs have water-tight connectors anyways though.

 

[arnie_82]

Sounds good I will try this.

 

[05srt10carson]

And take that ugly felt off

 

[lightningKILLER]

Ive also used Purple Power on my other trucks. Works really well. I used my backpack leaf blower to dry her off!

 

[arnie_82]

And take that ugly felt off

What felt?

 

[MYTRAM]

Start it up right after done rinsing to aid the drying and water removal.

 

[scottrobinson]

Ive also used Purple Power on my other trucks. Works really well. I used my backpack leaf blower to dry her off!

:rock::rock::rock:

 

[JeffBoyette]

What felt?

The little plastic strip above the firewall. Everyone pops the felt off and pushes the clips in to fill the hole. Much cleaner.

 

[lightningKILLER]

The little plastic strip above the firewall. Everyone pops the felt off and pushes the clips in to fill the hole. Much cleaner.

Never even thought about that. I may do that. My hood felt is sagging a little too. Need to get that buttoned up.

 

[arnie_82]

:dontknow:

The little plastic strip above the firewall. Everyone pops the felt off and pushes the clips in to fill the hole. Much cleaner.

Ok, mine is bubbling alittle I need to remove it.

 

[JeffBoyette]

The hood liners always end up sagging. Alot of people get more of those push pins, and drill small holes in the bottom of the hood bracing to keep it tidy. But if its ever sagging it will never look right. Mine was too far gone to slap the bandaid on it, so i just pulled it. Pulled the one off my last truck and drove it 60k miles without it with no paint issues on the hood.

 

[JeffBoyette]

here is the only pic i can find of mine with it removed

 

[jman08]

I've always been iffy bout cleaning my engine...

 

[trussman]

Why do they even have that felt crap? I always thought it looked ugly but wasnt sure if what was behind it might be worse.