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lastnn30 07-30-2003 05:52 PM

washing the engine
 
Hi
I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
water and ?? thanks



Barry S. 07-31-2003 01:02 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Hi
>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>water and ?? thanks


Pick up a can of engine degreaser. And when rinsing it down, be very
careful not to drench a fuse box/computer/anything electronic.
Covering these items with plastic would be a good idea. For parts
like alternators that may be dirty but you don't want to "drench", try
some brake-kleen as it evaporates quickly and it melts grease away
effectively.

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Barry S. 07-31-2003 01:02 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Hi
>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>water and ?? thanks


Pick up a can of engine degreaser. And when rinsing it down, be very
careful not to drench a fuse box/computer/anything electronic.
Covering these items with plastic would be a good idea. For parts
like alternators that may be dirty but you don't want to "drench", try
some brake-kleen as it evaporates quickly and it melts grease away
effectively.

__________________
Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'.
N38.6 W121.4

lastnn30 07-31-2003 08:59 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
Thanks a lot for the help and th epicture, I appreciate it very much.. but
what is the "green"? from where I can buy it?
and also what is "armor"? are these products available in Canada? thanks

"John M" <johnst@netsol.com> wrote in message
news:kd%Va.137694$xg5.111178@twister.austin.rr.com ...
> Engine needs to be a little warm, not hot. Cover alternator and fuse box
> (there maybe other important things to cover, somebody check on that) with
> plastic bags
> Buy some Simple green and spray it all over the engine. Try not to spray

the
> paint, since it will remove the wax.
> Let it sit for 5 min or so, then rinse with a hose, low pressure. Run the
> engine for 10 min to dry the water.
> With a rag, dry as much as possible then apply a small amount of armor all
> or better quality cleaner on a towell, and apply it to the houses and

black
> components.
> I have a 98 civic with 98,000 miles on it, I work in a very dusty place

and
> the engine get very dirty really quick, but simple green and armor all

makes
> it look really good.
> I will post a picture in here, I apologize if I use html with this message
> but I want to show how clean it looks.
>
>
>
>
>
> "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> > Hi
> > I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood,

the
> > engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to

clean
> > the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

> it?
> > water and ?? thanks
> >
> >

>
>
>




lastnn30 07-31-2003 08:59 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
Thanks a lot for the help and th epicture, I appreciate it very much.. but
what is the "green"? from where I can buy it?
and also what is "armor"? are these products available in Canada? thanks

"John M" <johnst@netsol.com> wrote in message
news:kd%Va.137694$xg5.111178@twister.austin.rr.com ...
> Engine needs to be a little warm, not hot. Cover alternator and fuse box
> (there maybe other important things to cover, somebody check on that) with
> plastic bags
> Buy some Simple green and spray it all over the engine. Try not to spray

the
> paint, since it will remove the wax.
> Let it sit for 5 min or so, then rinse with a hose, low pressure. Run the
> engine for 10 min to dry the water.
> With a rag, dry as much as possible then apply a small amount of armor all
> or better quality cleaner on a towell, and apply it to the houses and

black
> components.
> I have a 98 civic with 98,000 miles on it, I work in a very dusty place

and
> the engine get very dirty really quick, but simple green and armor all

makes
> it look really good.
> I will post a picture in here, I apologize if I use html with this message
> but I want to show how clean it looks.
>
>
>
>
>
> "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> > Hi
> > I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood,

the
> > engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to

clean
> > the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

> it?
> > water and ?? thanks
> >
> >

>
>
>




Chris Garcia 07-31-2003 10:06 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> decided to join the conversation on 31
Jul 2003 with message news:dp8Wa.44021$rsJ.14773
@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com:

> but
> what is the "green"? from where I can buy it?
> and also what is "armor"? are these products available in Canada?


http://www.simplegreen.com/
http://www.armorall.com/

I'm not sure where you would buy it, or even if you could buy it in
Canada. If it's sold outside the US, I'm sure you can find it at any
major auto store.

Simple Green can be found at Wal-Mart (or the Canadian eqiuvalent) and on
their website there's a list of dealers, including a few internet sites.

HTH,

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-town"
of the Star Wars Universe!


Chris Garcia 07-31-2003 10:06 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> decided to join the conversation on 31
Jul 2003 with message news:dp8Wa.44021$rsJ.14773
@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com:

> but
> what is the "green"? from where I can buy it?
> and also what is "armor"? are these products available in Canada?


http://www.simplegreen.com/
http://www.armorall.com/

I'm not sure where you would buy it, or even if you could buy it in
Canada. If it's sold outside the US, I'm sure you can find it at any
major auto store.

Simple Green can be found at Wal-Mart (or the Canadian eqiuvalent) and on
their website there's a list of dealers, including a few internet sites.

HTH,

--
-Chris

http://www.ChrisGarcia.com <- My Homepage
http://starwars.chrisgarcia.com <- Centerpoint Station, the "ghost-town"
of the Star Wars Universe!


John D. 07-31-2003 04:05 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In my view, the best cleaning idea is to get a device, not a really
particular solvent (although water IS a solvent): I'm talking about
one of those small steam cleaners available nowadays. Not only do they
clean, but leave no residue and you aren't dealing with more
solvents/chemicals on top of the oils/dirt/grease on your engine that
washes off onto the ground/parking lot.

There's one I've seen advertised on TV, the stainless-steel and
apparently pretty powerful one for about $200 (I think you can find it
somehwere else for less), just don't get one that's too "wimpy" in its
steam output.

Otherwise, I take my time...a small paintbrush, some liquid
dishwashing soap solution, and a 1-gallon pump-up garden sprayer. If
the car is done regularly, this is all you need, often meerely a
rinsing-off with a mild soap solution on the gallon sprayer. If it's
really crudded up -- as most people's engines are -- you need a
serious cleaning with chemicals first, or steam.

But the small steamers are best.

John D.





"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com>...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
> water and ?? thanks


John D. 07-31-2003 04:05 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In my view, the best cleaning idea is to get a device, not a really
particular solvent (although water IS a solvent): I'm talking about
one of those small steam cleaners available nowadays. Not only do they
clean, but leave no residue and you aren't dealing with more
solvents/chemicals on top of the oils/dirt/grease on your engine that
washes off onto the ground/parking lot.

There's one I've seen advertised on TV, the stainless-steel and
apparently pretty powerful one for about $200 (I think you can find it
somehwere else for less), just don't get one that's too "wimpy" in its
steam output.

Otherwise, I take my time...a small paintbrush, some liquid
dishwashing soap solution, and a 1-gallon pump-up garden sprayer. If
the car is done regularly, this is all you need, often meerely a
rinsing-off with a mild soap solution on the gallon sprayer. If it's
really crudded up -- as most people's engines are -- you need a
serious cleaning with chemicals first, or steam.

But the small steamers are best.

John D.





"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com>...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
> water and ?? thanks


Paul Bielec 07-31-2003 04:30 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
I usually just spray with a hose being carefull not spray the alternator and
electic components for no reason.
Done that on my past 5 cars and never had a problem. You shouldn't need any
special stuff unless you had some serious oil leaks.

"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

it?
> water and ?? thanks
>
>




Paul Bielec 07-31-2003 04:30 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
I usually just spray with a hose being carefull not spray the alternator and
electic components for no reason.
Done that on my past 5 cars and never had a problem. You shouldn't need any
special stuff unless you had some serious oil leaks.

"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

it?
> water and ?? thanks
>
>




Bill B. Johnson 07-31-2003 07:12 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com>,
"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
> water and ?? thanks


If you don't want to do it yourself, call some of the repair shops
mentioned in the local phone book. Some of them will offer (for a fee) to
steam clean your engine. They cover up the elec. parts with plastic before
they spray the engine. You may not know this but many used car
salesmen--including Honda Dealers--steam clean engines on used cars to
make the potential buyers think that the past owners actually kept the
engines really clean.

Bill B. Johnson 07-31-2003 07:12 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com>,
"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
> water and ?? thanks


If you don't want to do it yourself, call some of the repair shops
mentioned in the local phone book. Some of them will offer (for a fee) to
steam clean your engine. They cover up the elec. parts with plastic before
they spray the engine. You may not know this but many used car
salesmen--including Honda Dealers--steam clean engines on used cars to
make the potential buyers think that the past owners actually kept the
engines really clean.

Kevin McMurtrie 07-31-2003 07:39 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <e821bab6.0307311205.63d02aa6@posting.google.com >,
jcdech@hotmail.com (John D.) wrote:

>In my view, the best cleaning idea is to get a device, not a really
>particular solvent (although water IS a solvent): I'm talking about
>one of those small steam cleaners available nowadays. Not only do they
>clean, but leave no residue and you aren't dealing with more
>solvents/chemicals on top of the oils/dirt/grease on your engine that
>washes off onto the ground/parking lot.
>
>There's one I've seen advertised on TV, the stainless-steel and
>apparently pretty powerful one for about $200 (I think you can find it
>somehwere else for less), just don't get one that's too "wimpy" in its
>steam output.
>
>Otherwise, I take my time...a small paintbrush, some liquid
>dishwashing soap solution, and a 1-gallon pump-up garden sprayer. If
>the car is done regularly, this is all you need, often meerely a
>rinsing-off with a mild soap solution on the gallon sprayer. If it's
>really crudded up -- as most people's engines are -- you need a
>serious cleaning with chemicals first, or steam.
>
>But the small steamers are best.
>
>John D.


The small steamers are a scam. They're only sold on TV because every
single one purchased at a store would be returned. It takes a lot of
pressure and power for steam cleaning; much more than you get from one
that plugs into a wall outlet.

The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
hot water faucet at your clothes washer. Wear gloves so you can hold
the nozzle. Cover all fluid tanks and don't directly spray bearings.
Drive the car after it drip dries so pockets of water are boiled off.

Kevin McMurtrie 07-31-2003 07:39 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <e821bab6.0307311205.63d02aa6@posting.google.com >,
jcdech@hotmail.com (John D.) wrote:

>In my view, the best cleaning idea is to get a device, not a really
>particular solvent (although water IS a solvent): I'm talking about
>one of those small steam cleaners available nowadays. Not only do they
>clean, but leave no residue and you aren't dealing with more
>solvents/chemicals on top of the oils/dirt/grease on your engine that
>washes off onto the ground/parking lot.
>
>There's one I've seen advertised on TV, the stainless-steel and
>apparently pretty powerful one for about $200 (I think you can find it
>somehwere else for less), just don't get one that's too "wimpy" in its
>steam output.
>
>Otherwise, I take my time...a small paintbrush, some liquid
>dishwashing soap solution, and a 1-gallon pump-up garden sprayer. If
>the car is done regularly, this is all you need, often meerely a
>rinsing-off with a mild soap solution on the gallon sprayer. If it's
>really crudded up -- as most people's engines are -- you need a
>serious cleaning with chemicals first, or steam.
>
>But the small steamers are best.
>
>John D.


The small steamers are a scam. They're only sold on TV because every
single one purchased at a store would be returned. It takes a lot of
pressure and power for steam cleaning; much more than you get from one
that plugs into a wall outlet.

The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
hot water faucet at your clothes washer. Wear gloves so you can hold
the nozzle. Cover all fluid tanks and don't directly spray bearings.
Drive the car after it drip dries so pockets of water are boiled off.

SoCalMike 07-31-2003 09:40 PM

Re: washing the engine
 


> The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
> hot water faucet at your clothes washer.


some water heaters have a spigot as well. crank up the water heater
temporarily to get the hottest water possible.



SoCalMike 07-31-2003 09:40 PM

Re: washing the engine
 


> The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
> hot water faucet at your clothes washer.


some water heaters have a spigot as well. crank up the water heater
temporarily to get the hottest water possible.



Kevin McMurtrie 07-31-2003 10:13 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <SxjWa.34686$Ho3.6171@sccrnsc03>,
"SoCalMike" <mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:

>> The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
>> hot water faucet at your clothes washer.

>
>some water heaters have a spigot as well. crank up the water heater
>temporarily to get the hottest water possible.
>
>


That's a drain and flush spigot. You'll clean the crud out of the
bottom of the tank but many models won't provide hot water there. It's
right next to where the cold water comes in.

Kevin McMurtrie 07-31-2003 10:13 PM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <SxjWa.34686$Ho3.6171@sccrnsc03>,
"SoCalMike" <mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:

>> The easiest way to clean an engine is to hook up a garden hose to the
>> hot water faucet at your clothes washer.

>
>some water heaters have a spigot as well. crank up the water heater
>temporarily to get the hottest water possible.
>
>


That's a drain and flush spigot. You'll clean the crud out of the
bottom of the tank but many models won't provide hot water there. It's
right next to where the cold water comes in.

George Macdonald 08-02-2003 04:13 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hi
>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>water and ?? thanks


I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

George Macdonald 08-02-2003 04:13 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hi
>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>water and ?? thanks


I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

Kevin McMurtrie 08-02-2003 06:17 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <3f2b0c80.31606765@news.tellurian.com>,
fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote:

>On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi
>>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>>water and ?? thanks

>
>I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
>not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
>harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
>I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
>frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
>then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
>little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
>but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.
>
>Rgds, George Macdonald
>
>"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??


WD-40 damages rubber. Hoses will slip off, oil gaskets will break, and
electrical gaskets will jam the connectors. Paint thinner works better
here because it completely evaporates.

Kevin McMurtrie 08-02-2003 06:17 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
In article <3f2b0c80.31606765@news.tellurian.com>,
fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote:

>On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:52:05 GMT, "lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi
>>I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
>>engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
>>the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean it?
>>water and ?? thanks

>
>I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
>not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
>harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
>I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
>frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
>then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
>little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
>but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.
>
>Rgds, George Macdonald
>
>"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??


WD-40 damages rubber. Hoses will slip off, oil gaskets will break, and
electrical gaskets will jam the connectors. Paint thinner works better
here because it completely evaporates.

George Macdonald 08-02-2003 06:54 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 10:17:40 GMT, Kevin McMurtrie <mcmurtri@sonic.net>
wrote:

>In article <3f2b0c80.31606765@news.tellurian.com>,
> fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote:
>>I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
>>not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
>>harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
>>I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
>>frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
>>then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
>>little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
>>but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.

>
>WD-40 damages rubber. Hoses will slip off, oil gaskets will break, and
>electrical gaskets will jam the connectors. Paint thinner works better
>here because it completely evaporates.


Are you sure it damages rubber... permanently? I thought they claimed it
did not. Anyway, I'm not talking about hosing it around and making puddles
of the stuff - just a small amount to dab up oil spots.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

George Macdonald 08-02-2003 06:54 AM

Re: washing the engine
 
On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 10:17:40 GMT, Kevin McMurtrie <mcmurtri@sonic.net>
wrote:

>In article <3f2b0c80.31606765@news.tellurian.com>,
> fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote:
>>I guess it depends on how much oil and oil/dirt mixture there is but I'm
>>not a fan of water or solvent washing - too many accessories, electrical
>>harness connections which can be damaged. For grit, dust, and loose dirt,
>>I use a smallish paint brush - about the size you'd use for painting window
>>frames. Use it dry to get loose dirt out of all the nooks and crannies,
>>then spray some WD40 on the bristles and brush off any oily spots... with a
>>little extra WD40 on the part as necessary. It may not make things sparkle
>>but it sure helps when I go to do work on the car.

>
>WD-40 damages rubber. Hoses will slip off, oil gaskets will break, and
>electrical gaskets will jam the connectors. Paint thinner works better
>here because it completely evaporates.


Are you sure it damages rubber... permanently? I thought they claimed it
did not. Anyway, I'm not talking about hosing it around and making puddles
of the stuff - just a small amount to dab up oil spots.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

Email from K Y L E 08-03-2003 06:03 PM

Re: washing the engine
 

"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

it?
> water and ?? thanks
>
>
> I would go to pep boys or discount auto parts or any place like that and

buy a engine cleaner, or like a bottle of simple green,, next i woud go back
home and have a hose ready open up the hood and take a plastic bag and put
it over the valve cover which is the thing that says honda on it with the H
emblem. what that does is protect the electronics.. then take the bottle of
simple green dgreeser or whatever you got and spray all over the engine try
to avoid the belts but you can get some on it, then let it sit for like 3
mins then hose it down, let it sit out in the sun to dry then take a tire
shine spray and spray all the hoes and plastic parts, Donot i repeat donot
get any on the belts. thn your done. bling bling, it should take you no more
than a hour. and it will look tight



Email from K Y L E 08-03-2003 06:03 PM

Re: washing the engine
 

"lastnn30" <lastnn30@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:96XVa.39091$rsJ.37042@news04.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> Hi
> I have Honda Civic 2001. I take care of my car. When I open the hood, the
> engine look not clean, some oil, dust, dirt etc. Is it good idea to clean
> the engine (whatever inside the hood)?? if yes with what I should clean

it?
> water and ?? thanks
>
>
> I would go to pep boys or discount auto parts or any place like that and

buy a engine cleaner, or like a bottle of simple green,, next i woud go back
home and have a hose ready open up the hood and take a plastic bag and put
it over the valve cover which is the thing that says honda on it with the H
emblem. what that does is protect the electronics.. then take the bottle of
simple green dgreeser or whatever you got and spray all over the engine try
to avoid the belts but you can get some on it, then let it sit for like 3
mins then hose it down, let it sit out in the sun to dry then take a tire
shine spray and spray all the hoes and plastic parts, Donot i repeat donot
get any on the belts. thn your done. bling bling, it should take you no more
than a hour. and it will look tight




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