Clean Engine Bay

[GhostAccord]

what if he has vacuum leaks or loose wires ,, soft and brittle hoses ir plastic ,, everythin in there must be nice and tight.

If he had vacuum leaks or shorts/loose connections in his wiring. One would assume that he would be complaining of idle and operating issues, not wanting to know how to clean his engine bay.

Everything in the bay should be clean, nice and tight and strong..... that is the way it comes from the factory. Proper care and maintenance of your vehicle will keep it that way. If a part is worn loose or broken fix/replace it, it is that simple.

i wouldn't do it to mine because i know i could. brake some stuff

It may be time to replace some of that old delicate stuff.....

[GhostAccord]

Does it harm the engine if its running?

If your electrical components have been taken care of it shouldn't.

I used too run the engine just out of fear of it not starting again when I was done. However, now that everything is sealed up properly. I don't. I never saw that it helped in the cleaning process anyway. Therefore I see no need to waste gas while cleaning the engine bay.

If you do have some loose connectors or shorted wires. Adding water to a running engine could cause some issues. That goes for using a pressure washer or a garden hose.

[ILLCB7]

If your electrical components have been taken care of it shouldn't.

I used too run the engine just out of fear of it not starting again when I was done. However, now that everything is sealed up properly. I don't. I never saw that it helped in the cleaning process anyway. Therefore I see no need to waste gas while cleaning the engine bay.

If you do have some loose connectors or shorted wires. Adding water to a running engine could cause some issues. That goes for using a pressure washer or a garden hose.

I see thanks again

[RyanD]

so can i just go to the car wash and use that engine stuff and then pressure wash it off?

[GhostAccord]

I'm not sure about your area. I know that there are very few DIY car washes around my area that allow engine bay washing. The few that do allow it only allow the use of citric or biodegradable cleaners. None of the chemical cleaners are allowed. So you should make sure you are allowed to spray the engine compartment and find out what cleaner/degreaser that they allow.

[ThePhoenix82]

This should help you

http://www.1017.org/nsx/Enginetrick/EngineTrick.htm

[10thAnnivCB7]

It may be time to replace some of that old delicate stuff..... [/QUOTE]

yeah i know ,, gotta find this leak first but my priority is my thermostat which ill be changing tomorrow

[crazymikey]

I pressure wash my engine bay all the time. I just cover my air filter & alternator.

At work, I pressure wash engines every day. Never had a problem.

Before:



Pressure washed & hand cleaned

[Bad_dude]

I pressure wash my engine bay all the time. I just cover my air filter & alternator.

At work, I pressure wash engines every day. Never had a problem.

Before:



Pressure washed & hand cleaned

LMAO. That did not happen with the pressure wash dude. The stock air box is gone and after with the CAI. The valve cover, battery hold down, and fuse box cover turn purple. I sure want to know the trick there. Makes lots of money.

[crazymikey]

The cleanliness happened with the pressure washer. The other stuff doesn't matter.