Degreasing with hose, what to cover?

ampire · 08-17-2009, 04:28 PM

I am gonna degrease the engine bay with degreasing spray and a hose. What components should I cover? Alternator, intake and coilpacks?

I VIK I · 08-18-2009, 10:25 PM

when I did mine I just covered intake. I didnt use any pressure and avioded electronics

NAMEL355 · 08-27-2009, 02:10 AM

I only covered my intake filter. Stepped back a few feet and used a mist/fan setting on the nozzle. I can post a link of my most recent engine detail if you want.

I VIK I · 08-27-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NAMEL355

I only covered my intake filter. Stepped back a few feet and used a mist/fan setting on the nozzle. I can post a link of my most recent engine detail if you want.

Post it.

NAMEL355 · 08-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Here ya go:
http://bayarea-imports.com/index.php?topic=107.0

*DAVE Sz* · 08-28-2009, 08:25 PM

the whole engine bay is covered in plastic. Obviously less things to cover up than a maxima. Same things still apply to both applications though.

**Matt93SE** · 08-29-2009, 07:12 PM

I've never covered anything but an exposed air filter. spray, scrub with plastic brush, wait, rinse with water hose. let dry. drive.

NAMEL355 · 09-01-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DAVE Sz

the whole engine bay is covered in plastic. Obviously less things to cover up than a maxima. Same things still apply to both applications though.

I've used the same method for every car I've done. With or without plastics. I think you'll be safe as long as you don't blast anything with the hose full strength.