Advice on getting my engine steam cleaned

[rickya130]

As above am I safe to get this done on my corsa let or is it going to be more trouble then it's worth? Or should I try and cover the electric bits then get it done?

[Nemesis]

As above am I safe to get this done on my corsa let or is it going to be more trouble then it's worth? Or should I try and cover the electric bits then get it done?

Have you got a jetwash?

Degreaser left to soak for 10 mins and then a jetwash is just as good as steam cleaning and cheaper!

Just warm the engine first, then duck tape a binliner round the dizzy and coil and leave to dry overnight afterwards and you'll be fine.

Doing it warm gives it more chance to evapourate afterwards

[rickya130]

Ok cheers mate, but does engine degreaser strip engine paint off??

[rickya130]

And also no I don't have a jet wash...well I did until early hours Thursday morning when my shed burnt down! Lol il go buy one tomorrow cuz I know it's going to take the insurance company ages to out!

[mikesmith181]

no engine degreaser wont strip paint buddy, anothrt option is tfr, its like a heavy duty truck cleaner, thats all i use on engine bays, brings them up like new.

[rickya130]

Thanks mate

[Nemesis]

Why do you want to strip paint?

[rickya130]

I don't just wanna make sure it not take the paint off my block

[mikesmith181]

beads formed, pm me with requirements

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[cmac86]

Autosmart 101 is good to use.(get it off ebay). It will tell you how much to dilute it on the container.

Ive done a good few engine bays with this now and works well.

If you want to help out all the plastics and hoses in the bay, after youve de-greased it with the engine still wet, spray everything in Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl care, close the bonnet and let it run for 10 mins

[rickya130]

thanks for the tip buddy