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Engine bay prep
« on: July 12, 2012, 06:56:53 PM »
Hey everyone,
I'm prepping my new car for its maiden voyage and was wondering what to do to get the engine bay as clean as possible.  During the trip I'm expecting red dirt and mud and want to be able to clean up afterwards.  I'm sure after a few thousand k's of baking the red dirt and mud is going to be hard to get off.
So what do people do to get their engine bays clean after trips?

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 07:34:43 PM »
Hi Mate,
After I  degrease, I use truck wash CT18, then I always spray Wd40 or the like around everywhere, even while it is wet, helps to disperse the water as well.
Been doing this for many years, I first used this method when I use to race Enduro bikes, it helped in washing off the muck next time. Sure it will collect the dust, but the layer of WD40 will help with removal later.
I'd be doing the same before your left and on return soaking the engine bay in CT18 for ages before trying to hose out the muck.
I'm sure someone else may have another ideas, but this is what has worked for me
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2012, 07:50:12 PM »

After a Cape trip with red dust all through the motor I buy degreaser from super cheap and spray 4 cans worth into the engine bay and wait for half a beer and then gurney the motor. It comes up sparkling. Total cost $10.

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2012, 08:17:49 PM »
As stated use degreaser after the trip and a liberal coating of WD40. As sugested a good soaking of WD40 pre trip would also be a good idea.

My secret after a degrease and a wash is stuff called tyre shine (its about $3 a can from repco or Wollies). It leaves all the black bits, hoses etc sparkling and it hides all of the stains and marks from dust and dirt.

Not a bad looking engine bay for a 15 Year old truck.

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2012, 08:19:34 PM »
Quote from: Jason B on July 12, 2012, 08:17:49 PM
Not a bad looking engine bay for a 15 Year old truck.

Nice, you can come and do mine now :)
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2012, 08:23:22 PM »
Quote from: Jason B on July 12, 2012, 08:17:49 PM
As stated use degreaser after the trip and a liberal coating of WD40. As sugested a good soaking of WD40 pre trip would also be a good idea.

My secret after a degrease and a wash is stuff called tyre shine (its about $3 a can from repco or Wollies). It leaves all the black bits, hoses etc sparkling and it hides all of the stains and marks from dust and dirt.

Not a bad looking engine bay for a 15 Year old truck.

Regards

Jas

Jas

You missed a spot to the left  ;D

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2012, 08:29:33 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on July 12, 2012, 08:23:22 PM
Jas

You missed a spot to the left  ;D

Mark

Mark, look what you have done now! I have to go out side, in the rain and darkness and fix it or I just won't sleep.

You know my missus reckons I am anal mate, I just don't get it.  ;D

Regards

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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2012, 08:31:34 PM »
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You know my missus reckons I am anal mate, I just don't get it.  ;D
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2012, 08:34:13 PM »
Quote from: D4D on July 12, 2012, 08:19:34 PM
Nice, you can come and do mine now :)

I would imagine your engine to be spotless!
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2012, 08:35:24 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on July 12, 2012, 08:23:22 PM
Jas

You missed a spot to the left  ;D

Mark
I wasn't going to mention it Mark,
I didn't want to rain on his parade  ;D

Hey Jason, yours like mine must be the rare ones that don't leak P/S oil from the reservoir.
 
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2012, 08:45:55 PM »
Quote from: Hairs on July 12, 2012, 08:35:24 PM
Hey Jason, yours like mine must be the rare ones that don't leak P/S oil from the reservoir.

True mate so far so good with this one. My last 2 80's 1HD-T and a 4.5 Petrol both leaked from underneath the top of the reservoir. I replaced it on my 1HD-t but not before having the pump rebuilt because that's where I thought is was coming from DOH!. I nearly fell over when I got the price of the reservoir.

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2012, 09:28:58 PM »
Quote from: WYNO on July 12, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
I would imagine your engine to be spotless!

Getting a bit personal?
Is it like comparing manhood? (Imagining another mans engine)
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Re: Engine bay prep
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2012, 09:56:51 PM »
Quote from: cruisindub on July 12, 2012, 09:28:58 PM
Getting a bit personal?
Is it like comparing manhood? (Imagining another mans engine)


LOL  ;D
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2012, 10:20:31 PM »
thanks everyone, exactly what I was thinking, but its great to have it confirmed!

Cheers
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2012, 10:06:24 AM »
What.......! Are you ment to clean the engine bay aswell .
BUGGER .

 I use CT18 used everywhere , under side , inside & camper.
Just not on outside panels .

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2012, 11:47:48 AM »
Quote from: Jason B on July 12, 2012, 09:55:49 PM
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Yeah Jas, was wandering the same thing.

BJ please advise? What is auto correct?

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2012, 01:21:06 PM »
Just keep in mind that with the new generation of diesels there are electronic gizmos that would rather look a git dirty than have a long, sweet, chemical bath.
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2012, 01:34:20 PM »
Both WD 40 and Tyre Shine will attract dust - I suggest you don't use either unless you spend all your time on the tar, or you are about to sell your pride and joy (in which case Tyre Shine is great).

I use truck wash and pressure washer to keep the engine bay clean.
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2012, 01:36:15 PM »
Quote from: meimarocu on July 13, 2012, 10:06:24 AM
I use CT18 used everywhere , under side , inside & camper.
Just not on outside panels .

Why not on the panels?
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2012, 01:45:29 PM »
Supercheap Auto have a sale at the moment and CT-18 is heavily discounted.
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2012, 02:15:11 PM »
People clean their engine bays? ???
I dont even like cleaning the outside of the car!
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2012, 02:16:03 PM »
Quote from: D4D on July 13, 2012, 01:36:15 PM
Why not on the panels?
I'm guessing because CT-18 (or any decent degreaser) will strip any protective wax/sealant coating. Same as washing your car with dishwashing liquid. Truckwash has it's place, but I don't use it on anything that I actually like. Proper carwash is cheap enough from SuperCheap.

I just use the pressure cleaner on the engine bay. If it's real dirty, I give it an all-over sudsing first, and let that soak for a couple of minutes. With the car running, the heat of the motor does most of the work for you. Just don't close the bonnet - you want any steam to be able to escape easily, vs work it's way into connectors, etc. WD40 on a rag will polish up everything that needs to be polished after you're done. I've never had a problem with it attracting too much dust, but I let it dry fairly well and use it very sparingly.

Quote from: dazzler on July 13, 2012, 01:21:06 PM
Just keep in mind that with the new generation of diesels there are electronic gizmos that would rather look a git dirty than have a long, sweet, chemical bath.
People say that about washing petrol engines too, but I've never had a problem. So long as you don't blast a connector block, fuse terminal or distributor with the pressure washer, my experience suggests to me you'll be pretty right. Of course, I may be wrong, in which case look for a suprisingly cheap Pathfinder coming up for sale in the near future with a spotless engine bay (can't hear running though).

Cheers!
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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2012, 02:28:37 PM »
Quote from: whitey1 on July 13, 2012, 02:15:11 PM
People clean their engine bays? ???
I dont even like cleaning the outside of the car!

X2.

I took my 4y/o son through the car wash the other day (don't worry, he was in the car!)... best $10 of amusement I've had for a long time.

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Re: Engine bay prep
« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2012, 02:52:22 PM »
Quote from: Matto on July 13, 2012, 02:16:03 PM
People say that about washing petrol engines too,
Had a 3lt turbo Dunny Door that hated getting any water in the engine bay. >:D
Heavy ran would cause it fart and miss.
Owned it for 16 years and could never not have troubles after washing the engine bay.
Bastard of a thing  >:D

At the same time, I had an XW 351 that you could almost drown and it would keep going without a hic cup.
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