snow foam + engine bay . . .

[JD]

= fail?

wondered yesterday as i was snow foaming the car, what the effects would be of cleaning the engine bay in the same manner?

i would look to cover battery etc in plastic bag and cable ties, or something to that effect?

jamie

 

[iimushroomzii]

I wouldnt do it, especially with the ecu where it is and dodgy french electrics!

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

It is possible to hose your engine bay, I havent done it personally, but Ive heard of loads of people who have.
Just double check exactly what needs covering etc before you do it!!

 

[AlexG]

It wont even touch the grime in the engine bay. Only way to get it clean is to scrub.

 

[mattjk]

It wont even touch the grime in the engine bay. Only way to get it clean is to scrub.

agree, its not got enough "cut" in it.

 

[The Seer]

I wouldn't do it. I have done in the past with my previously owned 5 GT Turbo. There was problems getting the engine started even though she'd be left for few days to dry.

I wouldn't bother.:nono:

 

[172Ben]

Thought you shud spray while the engine is running

 

[Daniel]

I use engine degreaser and my pressure washer on all the engines i clean.

s'all good.

 

[Gally]

autosmart g101 in a spray bottle mate agitate with a brush.or similar with meg's acp
decent concentrate and powerwash off while the engine is running.
good shout with the degreaser dan.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Thought you shud spray while the engine is running

Or you could do what some guy did and run water THROUGH your engine. That should clean it up real nice!

 

[Rich]

A good degreaser will be much more effective. Just stick to something like AG Engine and Machine cleaner.

 

[172Ben]

Or you could do what some guy did and run water THROUGH your engine. That should clean it up real nice!

Lol, remember reading that, was well funny!

 

[Limca]

 

[Limca]

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[BioHzrd]

LOL LOL LOL LOL Epic Video !!

 

[fossie]

Lol that video is class

 

[David Ramsey]

Can of gunk and a hose/pressure washer, mine's always been fine, just try to stay away from the plugs and air filter if you have a cone

 

[Alastair.]

FLOL at that vid

 

[Naith]

lol at vid, considerin the normal day to day probs u have with the wagon i wouldnt go playing with a foam machine under the hood

 

[Curley]

Someone fancy posting a pic of what should be covered in the engine bay?

 

[Dave..]

I watched a bloke cleaning has brand new range rover a few years ago at the petrol station. He got the pressure washer, cleaning it all over, and then proceeded to spray inside the engine bay. Even I knew this was a bad idea, me being a young lad at the time. I had to giggle when he got back in the car, and expected it to start!