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Old 06-20-2011, 02:46 PM
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Default how to clean engine compartment?

9scan i spray it down with degresser (the green stuff) let it sit then spray it with a pressure washer?

or is there a better way?
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Old 06-20-2011, 02:57 PM
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Default Re: how to clean engine compartment?

I like to get my warm then spray it down with simple green. Let sit for 10 minutes

I cover the battery, alternator and dist box (area with fuses) Then hose it down

I also remove the air filter on my aftermarket intake
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Old 06-20-2011, 03:14 PM
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Default Re: how to clean engine compartment?

warm up the motor or warm water?

also spray it down with a normal hose or pressure washer?
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Old 06-20-2011, 03:37 PM
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Default Re: how to clean engine compartment?

Warm up the engine I generally useva garden hose.
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Old 06-20-2011, 03:40 PM
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Default Re: how to clean engine compartment?

thanks stl will be doing this weekend if weather permits
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Old 06-23-2011, 08:46 PM
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Default Re: how to clean engine compartment?

there was a pretty detailed/how to thread on cleaning the engine bay but I couldnt find it.

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Amaizing what a little looking will turn up
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/clean...step-step.html
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