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Vehicle & Technical => Jeep => Topic started by: bunnykins on March 21, 2009, 09:04:52

Title: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: bunnykins on March 21, 2009, 09:04:52

after the last thetford lanning trip the engine compartment is pretty muddy and dusty.

whats the right way to go about cleaning this area and what with ?

thanks

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: dxmedia on March 21, 2009, 09:24:49

A pressure washer and try not to poke it at the plugs on the electrics too much.  Have the engine nice and warm before you start and if anything does get wet, then it'll dry out in a few minutes.

Take it down your local steam cleaning place and have a laugh when they open the bonnet ;)

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 21, 2009, 16:37:10

What he said...

I tend also to use various engine cleaning sprays from Halfords and take Jeep for a run afterwards...

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: bunnykins on March 22, 2009, 07:20:29

what stuff do you spray on to keep the engine bay looking shinny ?

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 22, 2009, 10:20:47

Can't remember what its called but you can buy it in Halfords...

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: The Smiths on March 22, 2009, 19:51:12

I would not clean it - a lot more chance of breaking omething.

If it annoys you wipe it down - but do not get a pressure washer in there

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: dxmedia on March 23, 2009, 07:33:34

Been pressure washing engines clean for years, and never had a problems.

I prefer working on clean engines though rather than mud falling into holes where bits have been taken off.

Dunno wiping the worst of the mud off might add some extra mineral to keep the oil going longer ??

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 23, 2009, 21:36:34

Done my old XJ  and TJ numerous times..tend to use hose rather than pressure washer

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: The Smiths on March 25, 2009, 01:15:13

I've heard of a few sensors that have gone Fubar after an encounter with a pressure washer - it's where people squirt where they shouldn't.


If doing work on the engine then yes it needs cleaning up - if because it looks dirty then I would leave it.


Hose is a lot better - about 80 bar less ;)

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on March 25, 2009, 12:46:26

Fair comment

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: J66P on March 27, 2009, 20:00:20

alternators, starters, ECU's do not like pressure washers that a certainty

Jeeps do not tend to have any great issues with water but this can be a bad thing, because they dont cut out you keep going, best thing is just keep cleaning with a pressure washer to a minimum

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Green Jeep on April 01, 2009, 13:46:24

Most things under the bonnet will tolerate some water, alternators etc... I pressure wash both my jeeps and leave them running a while after, the only problem I've had is condensation forming in the dizzy cap as I didn't run it for long enough after, of course a quick wipe with a dry cloth and happy days.

Once you get on top of the dirt it's easy to keep clean, I certainly wouldn't leave it dirty, mud will wreck stuff and of course you want it all of your inner wings etc.

Title: Re: Jeep Engine Clean - how to ?
Post by: Bishops Finger on April 01, 2009, 22:29:53

Been told to then...best clean engine compartment.. :lol: