Cleaning The Motor

[Smooth_Imports]

OK i'm wanting to clean the swap i just got. I just want to make sure that i cover everythign that shouldn't get wet. I know i need to cover all the electronics but what about the clutch and fly wheel. The tranny isn't on the motor so should i try not getting water in there? And what would be the best thing to use to clean it. Should i just unbolt everythign from the block, like the Alt, Ac, and other crap.

[imported_myculito]

When I clean my block, I use the Gunk Engine Brite Heavy Duty Degreaser Link to product, along with Simple Green degreaser. Both products should run you no more than $5 at an AutoZone, Discount Auto parts, etc.

Since I have a CAI, I remove just the filter and cover that with a plastic grocery bag. I also cover the distributor cap in the same way.

For every sensor I see throughout the car, I wrap it with saran wrap so it doesn't get wet.

I wouldn't unbolt everything you have. Leave it on there, and if there are any major openings (such as where the tranny sits), then just stuff the hole w/ plastic bags, etc.

Good luck!

[97 Ex/SiR]

Originally posted by myculito@Mar 12 2004, 10:17 AM
When I clean my block, I use the Gunk Engine Brite Heavy Duty Degreaser Link to product, along with Simple Green degreaser.* Both products should run you no more than $5 at an AutoZone, Discount Auto parts, etc.

Since I have a CAI, I remove just the filter and cover that with a plastic grocery bag.* I also cover the distributor cap in the same way.

For every sensor I see throughout the car, I wrap it with saran wrap so it doesn't get wet.

I wouldn't unbolt everything you have.* Leave it on there, and if there are any major openings (such as where the tranny sits), then just stuff the hole w/ plastic bags, etc.

Good luck!

damn, i just cake the shit with simple green, and go to town with the hose. i dont bother covering the filter at all. i have a CAI. i dont worry about water getting sucked up into it. i figure, water is heavier than air, so it will suck the air not the water. and if any water gets sucked up into that bitch, engines are really hot. it evaporates!

[imported_myculito]

typically, when i clean my engine, I pull out the K&N kit and clean/recharge it as well.

To each his own I guess