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thermidorthelobster:
If you use a jet, avoid the radiator too.

Ja1983:
..and drive belts! also aviod grease points/areas where water is NOT good ie, oil filler! (mate thought jet washing it blew his head gasket  :lol: - fool!)

laser_jock99:

--- Quote from: "thermidorthelobster" ---If you use a jet, avoid the radiator too.
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You can jet wash the radiator- just don't go too close with it- that's what can punch holes into the thin pipes.  I wouldn't go any closer than 10-12" (depending on the pressure of the jet and how thin and corroded your rad is!). Might be safer just to thoroughly wet the (cold) rad first and brush the mud out with a dustpan type hand brush.

BigA:
i always find that mud either helps prevent oil leeks, or at least helps me pinpoint where there coming from  :lol:

why clean it off, it just gets muddy again  :twisted:

Andy

muddyweb:

--- Quote from: "BigA" ---why clean it off, it just gets muddy again  :twisted:
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All joking aside......

It insulates the engine, making it run hotter
Mud can be very nasty stuff... it can be acidic or alkaline... neither of which are good for your engine, seals, electrical systems, etc. etc.
It can reduce the efficiency of radiators, oil coolers and intercoolers making your engine work harder and less efficiently.


Cleaning...   I don't like using a jet wash on the engine, as it can carry a fair bit of pressure and it can get past seals, gaskets, etc.   it can also work it's way into wiring looms and can give problems in later life.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that Diesel engine is immune to water ingress... it isn't.

I use a hose, and do it when I get back from the event... that way it doesn't all get backed on, mixed with oil / grease, etc.

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