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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Degreasing with hose, what to cover?
I am gonna degrease the engine bay with degreasing spray and a hose. What components should I cover? Alternator, intake and coilpacks?
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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when I did mine I just covered intake. I didnt use any pressure and avioded electronics
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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I only covered my intake filter. Stepped back a few feet and used a mist/fan setting on the nozzle. I can post a link of my most recent engine detail if you want.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NAMEL355
I only covered my intake filter. Stepped back a few feet and used a mist/fan setting on the nozzle. I can post a link of my most recent engine detail if you want.
Post it.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Here ya go:
http://bayarea-imports.com/index.php?topic=107.0
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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the whole engine bay is covered in plastic. Obviously less things to cover up than a maxima. Same things still apply to both applications though.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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I've never covered anything but an exposed air filter. spray, scrub with plastic brush, wait, rinse with water hose. let dry. drive.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVE Sz
the whole engine bay is covered in plastic. Obviously less things to cover up than a maxima. Same things still apply to both applications though.
I've used the same method for every car I've done. With or without plastics. I think you'll be safe as long as you don't blast anything with the hose full strength.
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