Yea, is that considered "abrasive" on the block, TC cover, valve covers.....etc? I want my motor to look like it JUST rolled out of the factory. I heard Purlple Power is pretty strong and effective but I want some of you guys' suggestions...

btw - the motor is OUT of the vehicle, and can be cleaned from any angle (in case a pressure washer is needed)

 

I can't see how it could hurt it.

I think theres some info in one of the detailing forums faqs on cleaning the motor.

 

Hey, my engine is out too! I'll be slowly polishing. Why not polish instead of clean?

 

WD40 + toothbrush is quite effective. Even then i've managed to damage the finnish. wasn't the max though so i don't know how it will keep up.

 

why not use SLAM + steam clean it, wont get much cleaner than that.

 

Shawn whats slam? I've heard of delaerships steam cleaning them, but I dont really have access to one. (steam cleaner)

 

I use the hoigh pressure wash then dry, then armor all on my 4th gen until I got a VI, now it looks like crap. Still haven;t needed to clean my 5.5g yet. . . .

 

back in highschool we had it, I dont know where you can get it, we bought it in 55 gallon drums that we had to dilute. Basically you have the engine warm, steam clean to get most of the excess crap off, spray the SLAM on it, let it sit for a minute or two (normally by the time your done spraying its done working) then steam clean again. Engine bay looks brand spanking new and you dont have to put any elbow grease into it

Here is our Durango about a week or two after I cleaned its engine bay (about a year and a half ago ):
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/2.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/7.JPG
http://www.digitalbeta.net/images/Durango/clean/14.JPG
that was at ~114k on it, never previously cleaned spent about 30mins on it and no dressings have ever been used (I dont like them ).

 

Just an idea, which may be a stupid idea. How about applying a couple coats of high-temp clear coat after cleaning the engine? It would probably make future cleaning much easier.

 

I'd say not a good idea. When you're working on the engine, might have some bad cracking and the like, but even in general not a good idea, but it can be excused since you're in the 13's, hopefully N/A.

 

An SOS or brillo pad is just some steel wool with some soap inside it. You could effectively do the same thing with different grades of steel wool.

 

High temp paint works fine. You can do any color you want. It gets a bit annoying if your not careful where you set your tools. The engine enamel is no where near the level of durability of powdercoat even though it looks the same. One little nick with a sharp edge and you'll be down to bare metal. My valve cover is semi-gloss black with 500degree and its holding up fine to the heat. Its the scratches that p!ss me off. I'm having the front and rear VC's polished.

 

Hahha, I painted my valve cover red, and clear coated it, It had no problems, and I used regular spray paint, and clear coat. Had it on there for two months before i left, there was nothing wrong, and this was in the middle of summer

For the cleaning part i used Armor All Mag Alloy Cleaner, I sprayed some on there let it sit for a little, It works ok, not as good As Id like it to but its ok

 

You got pics Ni.Nos?

 

He stated painting the entire engine, I was concerned about hoses and such parts that need moving around when serviceing or adding parts. Sorry if you misunderstood mr NAWS guy.

 

i just use engine degreaser and that keeps me rather clean. ill prob do a good steam cleaning after winter cause im sure itll need it

 

Common sense would tell you not to paint hoses, wires, and the such.

 

I havent tried it but this site is usually really good with its methods. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-engine.html

-Tom

 

A few people here lack this talent. So I was just clarifying if he had lost his marbles or not.

 

more than a few...but well said

 

I was unaware it took talent to use masking tape or disconnect wires. I guess I expect too much from people.