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JoeC
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
00:17:05
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Who has cleaned their Engine.
Any problems with power washing the engine compartment? Is, it ok to just go to the local self serve Car Wash and soap&rinse the filth away?
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
01:18:26
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Cover up the intake and electroics for sure.
I personally do not like to just spray the engine compartment down. I use simple green a a bunch of rags.
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silverbullet
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
08:37:47
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I was thinking of getting one of those steam buddy to clean the engine,anyone else think that would be a ok.Thanks Brian
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D
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
12:21:42
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brake parts cleaner usually works,
evaportates fast and is a really good
degreaser. always cover up electronics and
intake
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
20:53:22
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Simple green, or houshold 409 cleaner works great, warm motor. cover electronics, etc.. hose down with hose at home.
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kicker01
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
22:28:23
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I wouldnt ever use 409 on my engine or any part of my truck. That is a very strong cleaner that would deteriorate engine components overtime. I just lightly rinse off the dirty parts with the intake or air filter covered up.
'01 RC 4.7 5spd
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2002
03:25:32
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This is my bathing ritual before I take my bug to a show
First ...I cover up the carb and dissy with sandwichbags n zipties. Then I use a good engine degreaser. There is this stuff I normally use called "Steam" or somethinorruther. It foams up instead of just drip. Spray vigorusly, Let it soak, Hose down. Then I have a large SOFT brissle brush and a bucket of soapy water and scrub some, small areas a toothbrush, hose down. Thats it!!! Its clean!!!!
Then I pull the the other engine from the garage, dust off the crome and install it where the fleshly cleaned engine use to be.
Its a bug! I can do that!
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Muzzy
GenIII
3/23/2002
07:30:18
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Can of Gunk...wait 15 minutes....pressure wash clean. Avoid spraying electronics. I have been doing this for years(>10). My 91' Dak engine looks new and it has 168K miles on it. I only use the Gunk when the regular pressure washer isn't taking the crud off(about once a year). I wash the engine about once a month.
If you have your truck rust-proofed, ask them not to spray the engine compartment. Otherwise, dirt sticks to the rust coating and it's very difficult to get it clean. If you keep your engine compartment clean, it won't rust.
-Muzzy
2001 EC Dakota 4x4 - 287ci V8 - 5 Speed - 3.92 gears/w Sure Grip
Borla Stainless Steel Headers - IAT Adjuster
Flowmaster Force II Cat Back - Ported TB/Custom Cold Air intake
H&K USC Security System
Coming Soon - head porting/ install HO cams & valve springs
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smokem
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2002
07:53:02
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I agree with muzzy, except i use castrol super clean instead of gunk. it works great. dilute it 50/50 with water. when the engine is dried off from washing, try spraying some no touch tire care allover the engine, wait about 20 minutes and wipe off and acsess ( usually not much) i love this stuff. put a nice finishing touch on the engine compartment
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R/Truck
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
10:47:48
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Another good product that I originally bought for my motorcycle is S100 or S1000. It is safe for all surfaces even paint, foams up and cleans to a shine. You can pick it up at most motorcycle shops. Just be careful about the water, I got my plug wires wet and it misfired a few times killing my pre-cats.
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