Engine Bay Clean...

Tatts · 12th September 2008, 17:35

Decided today to give the engine bay a clean, it was desperate for it.

I was inspired by a DVD called 'How clean is your car'.

Weapons of choice were: Pressure washer, Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner (EMC), Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care (VRC), 2" paintbrush, clingfilm & duct tape. I left the car unlocked & the keys in my pocket, incase of a short & the car locking.

So, armed with a roll of duct tape & clingfilm I covered the alternator & other delicate electrical connectors.

I then sprayed the whole engine bay & rain run-off's with EMC & let it stand while I sprayed the underside of the bonnet, both metal & sound proofing. I then worked the EMC round the engine bay with the brush, spraying more as & when needed. Same for the bonnet, but I didn't work it in the sound proofing.

I then hit it with the pressure washer, starting with the bonnet, paying special attention to the sound proofing, I then blasted the engine bay clean of the EMC.

I then sprayed all the black (not sound proofing) with VRC, closed the bonnet & went for a drive to dry everything off.

Checking the results on my return, and I'm well pleased. Clean, oil/grease/debris free, and shiney!

Excellent results for very little labour, which is a winner in my books!

Photos below:

Sound proofing before:

Bulkhead:

General muck:

Afters - the photos don't show the full effects unfortunately.

windrush · 12th September 2008, 19:10

And very nice it looks as well you made a good job there Tatts

trebor · 12th September 2008, 19:47

greta job Tatts, make sure you open your bonnett at Carsington !

stocktake · 12th September 2008, 19:52

Oh, I can see another demo coming on

Raistlin · 12th September 2008, 20:03

I've always been scared to death of letting the old Karcher loose in the engine bay but those pictures certainly encourage me to have a go

Damned nice job

willshot · 12th September 2008, 20:07

Nice work, Tatts. Your engine bay looks like new.

Tatts · 12th September 2008, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by windrush

And very nice it looks as well you made a good job there Tatts

Thanks D!

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

greta job Tatts, make sure you open your bonnett at Carsington !

I would if I was going! Some of us have to work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Oh, I can see another demo coming on

Yeah, going to chain myself to a fuel pump & demand lower prices!

Oh wait - not that type of demo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I've always been scared to death of letting the old Karcher loose in the engine bay but those pictures certainly encourage me to have a go

Damned nice job

Take precautions & you'll be ok + don't jet at full power at/around sensitive areas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by willshot

Nice work, Tatts. Your engine bay looks like new.

Cheers Will!

stocktake · 12th September 2008, 20:30

You forgotten how to spam whilst I've been away mate? missed out of four posts there

Tatts · 12th September 2008, 20:35

I think I have Dave, what with you being on hols, and RaggyBot being awol, I've not had any inspiration!

stocktake · 12th September 2008, 20:41

Yer just checked on Raggy Bots, not been on for five days. I wonder if he has got himself pregnant or something? ( would explain the shoes

)

He does act like a cauliflower sometimes

12th September 2008, 17:35	#1
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Engine Bay Clean... Decided today to give the engine bay a clean, it was desperate for it. I was inspired by a DVD called 'How clean is your car'. Weapons of choice were: Pressure washer, Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner (EMC), Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care (VRC), 2" paintbrush, clingfilm & duct tape. I left the car unlocked & the keys in my pocket, incase of a short & the car locking. So, armed with a roll of duct tape & clingfilm I covered the alternator & other delicate electrical connectors. I then sprayed the whole engine bay & rain run-off's with EMC & let it stand while I sprayed the underside of the bonnet, both metal & sound proofing. I then worked the EMC round the engine bay with the brush, spraying more as & when needed. Same for the bonnet, but I didn't work it in the sound proofing. I then hit it with the pressure washer, starting with the bonnet, paying special attention to the sound proofing, I then blasted the engine bay clean of the EMC. I then sprayed all the black (not sound proofing) with VRC, closed the bonnet & went for a drive to dry everything off. Checking the results on my return, and I'm well pleased. Clean, oil/grease/debris free, and shiney! Excellent results for very little labour, which is a winner in my books! Photos below: Sound proofing before: Bulkhead: General muck: Afters - the photos don't show the full effects unfortunately. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

12th September 2008, 19:10	#2
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	And very nice it looks as well you made a good job there Tatts __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

12th September 2008, 19:47	#3
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,530 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	greta job Tatts, make sure you open your bonnett at Carsington ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

12th September 2008, 19:52	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Oh, I can see another demo coming on __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

12th September 2008, 20:30	#8
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	You forgotten how to spam whilst I've been away mate? missed out of four posts there __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

12th September 2008, 20:03	#5
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've always been scared to death of letting the old Karcher loose in the engine bay but those pictures certainly encourage me to have a go Damned nice job

12th September 2008, 20:07	#6
willshot Posted a thing or two Ex-ZI190 owner. ,Ford Focus RS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malton Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 301 Times in 198 Posts	Nice work, Tatts. Your engine bay looks like new.

12th September 2008, 20:35	#9
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I think I have Dave, what with you being on hols, and RaggyBot being awol, I've not had any inspiration! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

12th September 2008, 20:41	#10
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,602 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Yer just checked on Raggy Bots, not been on for five days. I wonder if he has got himself pregnant or something? ( would explain the shoes ) He does act like a cauliflower sometimes __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident