Advice on cleaning 172 engine please...

[paddymph]

The rest of my car is looking showroom (no blag!!) after my 5 hour cleanathon today!! Except the engine...sooo how do i so it?! Ive already got AutoGlym engine cleaner as i used to use it on my VTR, neverdone it on the 172 though so would really appreciate a guideline.

Thanks very much, youre a lovely bunch...........

 

[telford_mike]

Bump - Id like to know how to do this too. Are those steam cleaners any good?

 

[matt4478]

I spent most of one Saturday buffing (ooh-err) all the aluminium bits around the engine with some anti-oxidant metal cleaner, and it looked soooo fappin good - until it all oxidised again a couple of weeks later! Ive now given up on the engine bay, especially since the power steering fluid ejected itself from the tank and found its way onto most things under the bonnet while I was out for a quiet drive...

Steam cleaning sounds a good idea - gets things nice and shiny without any actual effort! I just wonder how all the electrics will cope with the moisture though? Anything more than a slight drizzle and I start to drive with my fingers crossed!!!

 

[007]

I had an engine steam cleaned before and wasnt impressed, took some grime off but not much - some reccomended wonder wheels to me today for the alloy parts, havent tried it tho.

 

[paul172 .]

Paddy how u getting on with polishing the inlet manifolds on your car hope its going well for you m8 paul http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SgCvBHwVaAptTPwMidA6stBzIjk6g0PmjjIOyqkynLKX!zCWoVTEQXoj03jHTtjMo8wl1MrLfzWapr9LeYrtqMq9x5wbAOWK2nxUEuruV9Zr!hnEIUfPXw/DSCF0010">

 

[chris172]

Nice...but does it stay nice for long or does it oxidise again???

Have you used a polishing wheel?? and with what??

 

[paul172 .]

Its been like that for about 4 months now and its just the same as it was when it got done and it was done with a small air buffer.

 

[GR7]

Try WD40 - that is brilliant at cleaning everything!

 

[chris172]

Quote: Originally posted by paul172 . on 22 February 2003


it was done with a small air buffer.

??????????????????? more info.

 

[BenR]

then everything then clings to the wd40 itself!!!!

 

[GR7]

Not if you give the area a good buffing afterwards.

 

[007]

GirlRacer you dont work for WD40 by chance?

 

[GR7]

No I dont, but I know it is pretty good at cleaning all sorts of stuff.

 

[paul172 .]

Chris172 i carnt steal Paddys topic so heres the link 2 the post on polishing the inlet manifolds on ma car and some more pics.

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=27611&PagePosition=14http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=27611&PagePosition=14

paul172

 

[paddymph]

Hi Paul, not started yet but id the truth be told Ill just be copying yours, I think it looks spot on. I need to find the right tools for the job, usually i NEVER touch anything engine wise so im a tad reluctant.

Going to have to start on Saturday so Ill (hopefully) have it done next weekend....... bet i balls it up!!

Paddy

 

[paddymph]

bump!! Come on, anyone else done this lately?

 

[paddymph]

bump, engines still dirty!!! do i need to start bagging electrical etc??

 

[paddymph]

last time now before I PM Girlracer!

Sorry for keep anoying everyone

 

[Marc]

Have you tried that stuff called gunk??? It stinks but works a treat. The only problem is you have to hose it off when its done its thing!!! Just keep electrics protected and start car asap after to dry it all out. Havent used it on my clio yet but had good results on other cars. Bloomin stinks tho......

You might already know this (or just sad like me! )but WD40 actually stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt!!!

 

[paddymph]

Anorak alert!!!!!! Cheers fella

 

[StevieP]

why the 40th attempt thou???

 

[Marc]

Cos it took them 40 attempts to get it to work right!!