how to clean engine comparment

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Peter Gal

Can anybody please tell me how should I clean the engine comparment from
dust and dirt ?
 
Water always works real nice.....................

seriously, maybe I'm doing it wrong but i get some engine cleaner/degreaser,
take it to the local do it yourself car wash, pop the hood, spray the stuff
on, set the wand to rinse, and hose that sucker down.
 
I like the degreaser car wash idea but, Cover the electronics/fuse
box/ignition coil/alternator and any other electrical stuff.
 
Peter Gal said:
Can anybody please tell me how should I clean the engine comparment from
dust and dirt ?

every couple of months I soak the dirty spots with Simple Green, then spray
everything off with a pressure washer, taking care not to soak the
electronic parts too much. The engine compartment in my 19k mile WRX looks
pretty good using this method
 
Can anybody please tell me how should I clean the engine comparment from
dust and dirt ?

For scrubbing, I use a toilet brush (bought NEW just for this
purpose). I also put a small plastic baggie over the master cylinder
resevoir (both brake and clutch) and wrap a rubber band around it.
I also use a pressure washer, but keep the nozzle end at least 18" or
so away from anything that could be damaged. I did this routine every
week for two Minnesota winters on an impreza RS and a Honda CRV with
no troubles.
 

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