Hosing off engine bay
 

I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
What should I waterproof before doing this?

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

accent wrote:
> I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> What should I waterproof before doing this?

Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
any moisture.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

accent wrote:
> I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> What should I waterproof before doing this?

Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
any moisture.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

accent wrote:
> I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> What should I waterproof before doing this?

Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
any moisture.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
> accent wrote:
> > I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> > What should I waterproof before doing this?
>
> Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
> Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
> any moisture.

WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
of the engine.

A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
> accent wrote:
> > I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> > What should I waterproof before doing this?
>
> Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
> Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
> any moisture.

WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
of the engine.

A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
> accent wrote:
> > I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
> > What should I waterproof before doing this?
>
> Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
> Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
> any moisture.

WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
of the engine.

A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
>
>>accent wrote:
>>
>>>I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
>>>What should I waterproof before doing this?
>>
>>Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
>>Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
>>any moisture.
>
>
> WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
> the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
> problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
> question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
> of the engine.
>
> A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
> compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
> of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
> compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
> being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
> the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!

Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.

It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
>
>>accent wrote:
>>
>>>I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
>>>What should I waterproof before doing this?
>>
>>Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
>>Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
>>any moisture.
>
>
> WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
> the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
> problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
> question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
> of the engine.
>
> A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
> compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
> of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
> compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
> being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
> the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!

Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.

It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:JfI9g.1012$a23.848@trndny01...
>
>>accent wrote:
>>
>>>I want to clean the engine bay of my 2001 Accent with a garden hose.
>>>What should I waterproof before doing this?
>>
>>Nothing. Just spray on whatever cleaner you have then hose it off.
>>Afterwards, drive the car until the engine is good and warm to drive off
>>any moisture.
>
>
> WHAT????? Please Brian - don't do this. A dousing with a garden hose into
> the alternator followed by an immediate startup is just begging for
> problems. As well - such a simple advisory to a person asking this kind of
> question invites other such issues as water introduced into the air intake
> of the engine.
>
> A better answer would have been that you can indeed hose off an engine
> compartment but be aware there are areas that are sensitive to large amounts
> of water. Large amounts of water are not normally expected in an engine
> compartment. One should take precautions to protect the alternator from
> being deluged by the water. Also ensure not to flood the air intake. Allow
> the compartment to dry before starting the engine.

THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!

Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.

It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wz2ag.2153$pI5.1468@trndny05...

>
> THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!
>

Bullshit Brian. You've never seen me post anything that was alarmist.

> Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
> off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
> water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
> really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
> intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
> about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
> water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
> that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
> completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.
>
> It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Well then, I guess it amazes me at what some people will do and consider it
not to be problematic. I too hose my engine compartments but just not quite
the way you do. Have I seen problems from people blasting them as you
suggest? Yes.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wz2ag.2153$pI5.1468@trndny05...

>
> THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!
>

Bullshit Brian. You've never seen me post anything that was alarmist.

> Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
> off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
> water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
> really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
> intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
> about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
> water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
> that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
> completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.
>
> It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Well then, I guess it amazes me at what some people will do and consider it
not to be problematic. I too hose my engine compartments but just not quite
the way you do. Have I seen problems from people blasting them as you
suggest? Yes.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:wz2ag.2153$pI5.1468@trndny05...

>
> THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!
>

Bullshit Brian. You've never seen me post anything that was alarmist.

> Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
> off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
> water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
> really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
> intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
> about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
> water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
> that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
> completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.
>
> It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.

Well then, I guess it amazes me at what some people will do and consider it
not to be problematic. I too hose my engine compartments but just not quite
the way you do. Have I seen problems from people blasting them as you
suggest? Yes.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
>>off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
>>water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
>>really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
>>intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
>>about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
>>water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
>>that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
>>completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.
>>
>>It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.
>
>
> Well then, I guess it amazes me at what some people will do and consider it
> not to be problematic. I too hose my engine compartments but just not quite
> the way you do. Have I seen problems from people blasting them as you
> suggest? Yes.

Yes, hosing down an alternator that isn't spinning and able to sling off
the water is a very bad idea. Hosing down one that is spinning and able
to sling of water is just a bad idea. :-)

Matt

Re: Hosing off engine bay
 

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>Give me a break, Mike. What's with all this alarmist nonsense? I hose
>>off engines all the time and NEVER have the problems you describe. Any
>>water that gets into the alternator drains right out the bottom. You'd
>>really have to try hard to get enough water to cause a problem into the
>>intake while simply rinsing the engine bay. If you're really worried
>>about such silliness, rinse the engine bay with the engine running. Any
>>water that hits the alternator will be spun right out and any fine mist
>>that gets into the intake will go right through the engine. It's
>>completely unnecessary, but maybe it will make you feel better.
>>
>>It never ceases to amaze me what some people get worked up about.
>
>
> Well then, I guess it amazes me at what some people will do and consider it
> not to be problematic. I too hose my engine compartments but just not quite
> the way you do. Have I seen problems from people blasting them as you
> suggest? Yes.

Yes, hosing down an alternator that isn't spinning and able to sling off
the water is a very bad idea. Hosing down one that is spinning and able
to sling of water is just a bad idea. :-)

Matt