Ok a couple years ago my dad had an 87 chevy beretta and he sprayed the engine down and then it wouldnt start, well now i got my max and im not that really car smart but i love keeping my car clean the engine is pretty clean but i want it to be cleaner and keep it clean, so i got this engine degreaser,, but my dad keep buggin me hes like dont do it, and if i F the engine up any way he will killll me caz you know he told me not to do it, soo i was wondering if any one could tell me all the parts to cover and a general area wher they are.. a diagram would be nice(stretchin it, but thought i ask) thanks alot if you could help

 

that was a chevy....thats all i need to say

 

Since our cars do not have a distributor, the only thing I would advise you to do would be to block the air intake (stock), or put a ziplock bag around the air cone filter if you have one.

I recommend using Gunk Foaming Engine Brite.... let it sit for 5 minutes and use a brush on stuff that is really gunked up.

And tell your dad he just had a freak incident that probably wasn't even related to watering down his engine. Hell, I've used Engine Brite 3 times this summer without a hitch--don't worry about it.

 

Newer cars are very different from older ones in the fact that everything is basically sealed off from water. Just make sure you cover up the air intake and alternator. Heat up the engine until it is warm not hot to the touch, then spray down the engine and spray with simple green. I like to use a soft flared wheel brush because it can help get down into crevices easily. Make sure to keep rinsing though or you will ruin your progress. Work from top to bottom so dirt doesnt go over your clean areas. After you are done, rinse and dry as well as you can. Then you can turn on your engine again...the heat will evaporate any remaining water. After that you can go in by hand and polish any parts you need. Hope that helps.

 

ill get to this project on the weekend, thanks for the confidence boost!!!

 

just cover the alternator and you'll be fine