pressure washing engine

[that$pit]

Any tips? Cover anything electronic or?

 

[Dous]

I prefer just soaking it in Purple Power and then using regular pressure from a hose.


But if there is a bunch of crud a pressure washer may be necessary. I have done it many times, never covered anything. Just don't aim at the alternator, fuse box, stuff like that.

 

[Singtoe]

Blast that B with all shes got. Make sure to drive it afterwards to thoroughly dry it.

Stay away from input shafts on anything. (Power steering, ac compressor, alt, idle pulley fan clutch, harmonic balancer , etc. )

 

[SJC]

Yup Yup

 

[Maritimer]

I've never had any trouble. I just make sure to drain the battery tray after since water collects in it, and take it for a drive to bake and blow all the water and moisture away.

 

[DeTwizzle]

Spray it down with some Simple Green before hand. Will make it pretty, pretty.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

I've heard you should have the engine running when pressure washing it too That's what i've done in the past and no problems to report.

 

[that$pit]

Cool, thanks guys

 

[dropped 95]

I've heard you should have the engine running when pressure washing it too That's what i've done in the past and no problems to report.

When I used to detail cars running the engine during the procedure was something the detail manager insisted on. Power wash away, it didn't harm the many vehicles I have done this to.

 

[Singtoe]

I don't like running the engine while washing it because the cold water on as hot manifold might cause it to crack or warp.