Hosing off engine bay
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>
>> 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. :-)
>
>
> Sorry Matt, but that's just plain wrong. It's not a problem at all.
I say it is. Call up an alternator manufacturer and ask them.
Matt
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>
>> 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. :-)
>
>
> Sorry Matt, but that's just plain wrong. It's not a problem at all.
I say it is. Call up an alternator manufacturer and ask them.
Matt
#32
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
#33
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
#34
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
this way.
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
> What i do on all my cars, including my classic 1970 Vette, is cover the
> Distributor/Coil/Alternator with a small plastic bag then spray Simple
> Green detergent on the motor , sidewalls, firewall, radiator, and a/c
> condensor ... let it sit for 1 minute....use a brush to get at any heavy
> deposits, then use a light spray of water from a garden hose. I then
> blow off the water with compressed air , wait another 5 minutes with it
> out in the open air, remove the plastic bags...then fire it up and
> immediately go for a 3 mile drive . Ive never had any problems doing it
> this way.
>
That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
#39
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
#40
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
Matt '
REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
switch back .
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
dave wrote:
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful.
> Matt '
>
> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
> switch back .
>
I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
couple of times if necessary.
Matt
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
Matt Whiting wrote:
> dave wrote:
>
>> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
>> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
>> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful. Matt '
>>
>> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
>> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
>> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
>> switch back .
>>
>
> I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
> don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
> streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
> engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
> foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
> couple of times if necessary.
I agree with Matt. Multiple applications clean better than longer wait
times and thorough rinsing eliminates residue. Regular cleaning prevents
gunk buildup.
> dave wrote:
>
>> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
>> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
>> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful. Matt '
>>
>> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
>> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
>> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
>> switch back .
>>
>
> I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
> don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
> streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
> engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
> foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
> couple of times if necessary.
I agree with Matt. Multiple applications clean better than longer wait
times and thorough rinsing eliminates residue. Regular cleaning prevents
gunk buildup.
#45
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
Matt Whiting wrote:
> dave wrote:
>
>> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
>> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
>> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful. Matt '
>>
>> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
>> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
>> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
>> switch back .
>>
>
> I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
> don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
> streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
> engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
> foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
> couple of times if necessary.
I agree with Matt. Multiple applications clean better than longer wait
times and thorough rinsing eliminates residue. Regular cleaning prevents
gunk buildup.
> dave wrote:
>
>> 'That's pretty much what I do, other than using a foamy engine cleaner
>> rather than Simple Green. I avoid spraying a heavy jet of water and try
>> to avoid electrical parts. It isn't hard if you are careful. Matt '
>>
>> REPLY: IVe tried Gunk but it tends to leave white streaks behind, so, i
>> switched to Simple Green which is not as harsh and leaves no residue.
>> If i could find a Degreaser that doesnt leave a residue, id probably
>> switch back .
>>
>
> I haven't had significant problems with the white streaks, but then I
> don't leave the stuff on the recommended 10 or so minutes. It seems to
> streak mainly in areas that dry before you rinse them, and on a warm
> engine (usually also recommended), the stuff can dry quickly. I tend to
> foam it on, wait a minute or two and they flush it off. I repeat a
> couple of times if necessary.
I agree with Matt. Multiple applications clean better than longer wait
times and thorough rinsing eliminates residue. Regular cleaning prevents
gunk buildup.