Hosing off engine bay
05-18-2006, 07:17 AM
#46
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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.
05-18-2006, 08:14 AM
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> 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.
I switched to Purple Cleaner which is available is almost every parts store.
The stuff really works well to break down grease and it's liquid. As long
as you don't spray it on a hot engine (which will cause it to dry too fast),
you don't have the same problems a Gunk.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
05-18-2006, 08:14 AM
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> 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.
I switched to Purple Cleaner which is available is almost every parts store.
The stuff really works well to break down grease and it's liquid. As long
as you don't spray it on a hot engine (which will cause it to dry too fast),
you don't have the same problems a Gunk.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
05-18-2006, 08:14 AM
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Re: Hosing off engine bay
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:MIYag.7165$pI5.2876@trndny05...
> 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.
I switched to Purple Cleaner which is available is almost every parts store.
The stuff really works well to break down grease and it's liquid. As long
as you don't spray it on a hot engine (which will cause it to dry too fast),
you don't have the same problems a Gunk.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
05-19-2006, 09:05 PM
#50
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
05-19-2006, 09:05 PM
#51
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
05-19-2006, 09:05 PM
#52
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
wrote:
>
>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>
>Then it happened.
>
>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>
>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>
>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>hood open.
>
>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>converter.
>
>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>the car didn't burn down.
Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
morning before driving again.
Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
05-19-2006, 09:28 PM
#53
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
05-19-2006, 09:28 PM
#54
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
05-19-2006, 09:28 PM
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
>
Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
running it.
Matt
05-19-2006, 10:05 PM
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Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Sat, 20 May 2006 01:28:25 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
05-19-2006, 10:05 PM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Sat, 20 May 2006 01:28:25 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
05-19-2006, 10:05 PM
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
On Sat, 20 May 2006 01:28:25 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
wrote:
>
>Did you clean it with the engine warm (not hot!)? I tend to wait 30
>minutes or so (drip water on the exhaust manifold if you can get to it,
>and what the water just evaporates quickly, but doesn't "hiss", then I
>clean the engine. Doing so means you'll have enough residual heat to
>help dry things out pretty well. I personally don't start the engine
>right after washing it. I want things to have time to dry out before
>running it.
>
>
>Matt
The car sat for about 2 hours then I moved it out of the garage and
started hosing. If anything the engine was not warm. In hindsight, I
agree that allowing the parts to dry before driving is a good idea.
Anyways, I just started the car again. It is starting to sound better
so things must be drier. The CEL is still blinking. Hope things return
to normal by morning.
05-20-2006, 07:27 AM
#59
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
How much mileage is on your car? If you're having problems like that, it
may well be that your wires and/or plugs are due for replacement (if
your car has a distributor, odds are that the cap is cracked). Check to
make sure that the plugs wells are not filled with water. When the
engine is running, listen for electrical crackling sounds under the hood
and look at the wires, plugs and coil packs (or distributor) for arcing.
What you are experiencing is not normal and it indicates an electrical
problem that needs to be addressed.
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
How much mileage is on your car? If you're having problems like that, it
may well be that your wires and/or plugs are due for replacement (if
your car has a distributor, odds are that the cap is cracked). Check to
make sure that the plugs wells are not filled with water. When the
engine is running, listen for electrical crackling sounds under the hood
and look at the wires, plugs and coil packs (or distributor) for arcing.
What you are experiencing is not normal and it indicates an electrical
problem that needs to be addressed.
05-20-2006, 07:27 AM
#60
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hosed off engine bay and now car is hosed
accent wrote:
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
How much mileage is on your car? If you're having problems like that, it
may well be that your wires and/or plugs are due for replacement (if
your car has a distributor, odds are that the cap is cracked). Check to
make sure that the plugs wells are not filled with water. When the
engine is running, listen for electrical crackling sounds under the hood
and look at the wires, plugs and coil packs (or distributor) for arcing.
What you are experiencing is not normal and it indicates an electrical
problem that needs to be addressed.
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 11:34:17 -0500, Bob Adkins <bobad@charter.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have had good luck with a pressure washer. I was always careful not to
>>blast the distributor, alternator, and harness plugs. I would do it with the
>>engine very warm, but not hot. When I could barely hold my hand on the
>>hottest part (probably the exhaust manifold) I would start washing.
>>
>>Then it happened.
>>
>>I washed my Mazda 626 engine, being careful as always.
>>
>>Engine wouldn't start. Using an air compressor and paper towels, I carefully
>>dried out the distributor and all the plug wires.
>>
>>It started, but it ran rough. I ran it a while to heart it up, and left the
>>hood open.
>>
>>Came back in 3 hours, it started but ran a bit rough. I let it run for about
>>10 minutes, and saw smoke. The cat converter was RED HOT. That was
>>obviously caused by the miss, as raw fuel from a dead cylinder got into the
>>converter.
>>
>>It took me another 2 hours to get it dried out completely, and I'm lucky
>>the car didn't burn down.
>
>
> Wow. I hope I do not have the same problem. I carefully cleaned around
> the engine under the hood but something must be wet. The car starts
> and idles really rough. The engine knocks on low rpm. The Check Engine
> Light is still blinking. Everything looks dry but I will wait until
> morning before driving again.
>
> Hope I do not end up with the cleanest piece of junk.
How much mileage is on your car? If you're having problems like that, it
may well be that your wires and/or plugs are due for replacement (if
your car has a distributor, odds are that the cap is cracked). Check to
make sure that the plugs wells are not filled with water. When the
engine is running, listen for electrical crackling sounds under the hood
and look at the wires, plugs and coil packs (or distributor) for arcing.
What you are experiencing is not normal and it indicates an electrical
problem that needs to be addressed.
