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Melbourne
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June 2004
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Cleaning Engines
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Tue, 08 June 2004 05:22
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Picked up my ST162 from the mechanic... it's been flushed out and had a few parts replaced etc, and she's running pretty smooth. When I first got it, my engine was clean as a whistle, the silver as shiny as ever and the TOYOTA 2000CC all perfect red etc. Looked great. (didn't run well though, clogged up oil inside it due to the fact it hadn't been run in over 3 years and the goose before me changed his own oil)
Now, it runs a lot smoother since the mechanic has replaced a lot of parts and flushed out heaps of stuff, but obviously when he has taken out some of the parts, clumps of oil have gone everywhere and after driving for an hour or so, i can smell burnt oil etc.
I know this aint good, makes it harder to spot oil leaks for one, but can also (I'm led to believe) stuff up some electronic cabling and stuff.
I want to give the engine a bit of a clean today, but I don't know what sorta stuff to avoid. The starter motor and anything that looks like a computer seem to be the obvious things to avoid, but there must be a right way going about this shitty task.
Cheers!
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On your mum!
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Tue, 08 June 2004 05:38
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I just give it a bit of degreaser when the engine is warm and hit it with the K archer - be sensible about the application of degreaser and water.
If you are unsure - pay a detailer to do it.
p.s with the bommodore I wash it just like the outside of the car (some detergent, a sponge etc) but that is where no oil is present.
p.p.s - was this guy really a goose for doing his own oil changes?
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Tue, 08 June 2004 05:40
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I normally wrap a plastic bag around the dizzy and hose to my heart's content.
P.S.: What Jason said about changing your own oil.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Tue, 08 June 2004 05:54
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Come on guys, you have to be a trained mechanic to change oil, otherwise you're just asking for trouble.
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Location:
south east - melbourne
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Tue, 08 June 2004 05:55
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loll i wanna clean my engine bay in the 1g-gte soarer as well any tips as to what i should cover ,
know afm , distributor ,anything else
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
June 2004
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Sat, 12 June 2004 08:38
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I'm a detailer for Toyota, and yeah U don't want advice from me when it comes to detailing engine bays....
I mistook a bottle of acid for Degreaser, 
Wasn't my fault really... They had ACID written in the faintest marks on the bottle, and it was next to windex... Stupid other detailers !!! 
Once ya cover the main components such as the leads, distributor etc... Yeah just coat it in degreaser and go mad with the high pressure hose, but be careful not too use too much pressure as it could damage hoses etc...
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Sat, 12 June 2004 09:43
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MEHHHHHHH former rental car detailer here... 
get the engine warm but not hot..
SOAK the sucker with degreaser.. USE LOTS.. brush where you can..
then pressure wash till theres no degreaser left...
Fire up the car it may run like shit and need throttle to keep it going on one lonely cyl  if it dosent start hose the leads with CRC/WD40 ect..
keep the car runing till its warmed up and take it for a good drive to dry everything out
if you really wana make it look bling bling spray the engine bay with silicon spray
Allan
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Sat, 12 June 2004 11:54
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Go get some Marine Clean from the same guys who make POR15. Dilute it 3:1 with boiling water and coat liberally. Wait a bit then blast the shit out of it with high pressure, it will rip off grease far better than any degreaser I've used.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: Cleaning Engines
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Sat, 12 June 2004 15:26
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| Allan wrote on Sat, 12 June 2004 19:43 |
MEHHHHHHH if you really wana make it look bling bling spray the engine bay with silicon spray
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Silicon spray is the sort of thing you would use if you wanted to sell your car... it looks good just after application but dirt dust etc. will stick to it real quick!
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