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TimM:
I always pressure wash my engine after going off road (its a Diesel) and I give everything a good blast, I try to be a little cautious around the electrics, they still get full pressure but only on a 'sweep' rahter than directly aiming at them.

This makes it all clean.

If I steam clean - or rather get someone to do it for me (haven't got a high pressure steamer only a household one) - is this going to make it look any better?

 :oops:

michael4675:
I find the best way to clean an engine bay is to use a Gunk product which is for cleaning concrete. It comes in a small red plastic container, and is available at Halfords. Place this in a spray bottle, spray all the engine, work it into the dirty bits. Leave for a few minutes, then pressure wash off. The alloy will come up like new, with the rest being clean. After this you must spray the engine bay & engine with WD40 or the like, or the alloy parts will go white. But the WD40 gives the engine & engine bay a heathly shine. Hope this helps, if you require any further info contact me at, michael.hutin@tesco.net

TimM:
Thanks Michael,

Will give it a try next time it needs it, but, won't the WD40 burn off?

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