Cragus Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Cheers for posting mine up danny only just seen the thread! Few more bits for mine to be done also for the new year but strugglling on what to do now! But always remember first thing to do in the engine and cheapest mod off all is to make sure the engine bays spotless first or its pointless spending a fortune in there! As im sure alot off the guys will agree Whats the best way to clean you engine without getting Aggie and Kim over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 sticky stuff remover (yep it is called that and comes in a can!!) and then lots of engine degreaser like gunk... cover the air filter and a few other bits bit a bag and maybe foil and get the jet wash in there... on a low pressure, then use a leaf blower to blow out the water whilst the engine is running... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 sticky stuff remover (yep it is called that and comes in a can!!) and then lots of engine degreaser like gunk... cover the air filter and a few other bits bit a bag and maybe foil and get the jet wash in there... on a low pressure, then use a leaf blower to blow out the water whilst the engine is running... A jet washer.....me no lokes the sound of that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 If you still have transport wax in the engine bay,most will then Tardis is great stuff for this. Once the snott is gone then a good metal polish and some wax on the strutt towers really make a difference. Then you can start spending,first bits to get would be the carbon covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 sorry for ignorance as i should probably know this but, transport wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Yeah they cover the car in it when new,really thick stuff.Once they get the car to the dealers they remove it,but if you look around the engine bay it's still about,usually around the strutt towers and round the nuts on top of radiator,it's like a white snott stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Oh go on then! Nearly finished, just need to finish polishing my envy bottles, get a catch can and im pretty much done. Was thinking about ditching the cf engine cover and getting a harness cover though. Something a bit different. I got rid of the majority of the transport wax using a softish scouring pad. (kept away from external paintwork may i add.) R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Tasty..... I think I am going to have a very empty bank account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 To clean you need:- 1 roll of cling film 1 bottle of AG Engine and Machine cleaner (or similar) A range of brushes (from 'alloy wheel' through to toothbrushes) A hose with no attachment Plenty of drying cloths Make sure the engine is cold - you don't want fast drying products under there.... Use the cling film to cover all electrical connections, sockets and air intakes. Lightly rinse the bay with the hose on a low pressure. Spray the AG liberally and agitate with the various brushes and cloths as needed Rinse with the hose again - repeat above step until all areas clean. Dry the main areas Remove the cling film and use a cloth to clean the areas covered. Do not get electrical connectors wet! Dry the whole engine bay - leaf blower, cloths, maybe even a drive down the road. When it is cool again, you can use polishes and waxes wherever you want really. Just don't be tempted to bling something that is functional - like belts for example. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98duffa Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 dibbs on your cf engine cover if sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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