cleaning engine bay

[r_dizzel*]

& everything else under the bonnet


...how can this be done?

 

[luke2607]

Elbow grease.

WD40 on plastics to give them a little shine if your a cheap skate.

Metal polish on any metals.

 

[AlexS]

AG engine and machine cleaner and some autosol for the metal work.

 

[Bluebeard]

Spray the whole lot with TFR, wash off with pressure washer.

Bingo.

 

[st3ve]

It's quite frustrating cleaning the engine bay as theres lots of tight spots that are difficult to reach and obviously a lot of wiring so you have to be careful and becomes quite tedious imo, the result is worth it though.

I used AG Engine and Machine cleaner along with WD40 which produces surprisingly good results.

 

[K1NGY]

What tools are needed ?
as mine is in dier need of cleaning..

 

[Greeny.]

I 90% of the time always cut myself..lots.

 

[Mark One]

can't beleive no-one mentioned GUNK. Top stuff

 

[st3ve]

What tools are needed ?
as mine is in dier need of cleaning..

Elbow grease and a cloth.

 

[Lee-182]

I presure washed mine when i got her, Filled the c**ting plug holes up with water. Needed new plugs and leads.

Never again.!

 

[Lee-182]

can't beleive no-one mentioned GUNK. Top stuff

Good stuff but god it stinks

 

[Bluebeard]

I presure washed mine when i got her, Filled the c**ting plug holes up with water. Needed new plugs and leads.

Never again.!

I don't mean to sound rude, but if you aimed the washer directly at the plug holes, what do you expect??

 

[The Boosh!]

AG Engine and machine cleaner, Aerospace 303 to dress plastics, Cloth and a toothbrush... Oh and s**t loads of patience. You need to break it down into sections and do it bit by bit.

 

[Aluco]

Rag and a spray bottle of APC if it isn't too bad. If it's never been done you're going to need a while...

 

[The Boosh!]

Rag and a spray bottle of APC if it isn't too bad. If it's never been done you're going to need a while...

Aye APC isn't too bad! Although even with a strong dilution its not That good on oil and the rest of the crud. Good for a tidy up though!

 

[Aluco]

Aye APC isn't too bad! Although even with a strong dilution its not That good on oil and the rest of the crud. Good for a tidy up though!

Lemon APC works pretty well on grease and oil but pine fresh can be a bit naff!

 

[guysy]

Some sort of degreaser, I.e. AG engine cleaner.

All perpose cleaner like Tescos daisy.

Spray bottle, Old microfibres, Some brushes etc.

If your going to jetwash it ive heard you should cover up the electrics with plastic bags, And leave the engine running whilst your doing it.

 

[Lee-182]

I don't mean to sound rude, but if you aimed the washer directly at the plug holes, what do you expect??

What a retarded comment.

how can you aim it at the plug holes, when the are under the inlet and under the engine cover.

 

[Vicky.]

I've always used AG engine and machine cleaner, with a cloth and a whole load of patience lol.

 

[K1NGY]

Well i brought my 1st car with 70K on the clock and it looks like the engine has never been cleaned in its life... wish me luck !

 

[Ben..]

Well i brought my 1st car with 70K on the clock and it looks like the engine has never been cleaned in its life... wish me luck !

that'll keep you occupied! mine was like that, takes AAAGES!

 

[Leeds_VTO]

Autoglym engine and machine cleaner is the best stuff and a baby bottle cleaner to get at the tight spots.