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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gribsymk3 on 11 November 2007, 21:45

Title: engine cleaning
Post by: gribsymk3 on 11 November 2007, 21:45

im gunna give my engine and bay a good clean, im not using a pressure washer only a watering can for rinsing. can anyone give me advice on what electrical stuff needs covering??

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: gribsymk3 on 11 November 2007, 23:01

anyone? :huh:

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: Guy on 11 November 2007, 23:12

cleaning section... cosmetics... there are threads in there on this

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: Pete Taylor on 12 November 2007, 12:00

You have to be brave to do this..

I've done it a few times with excellent results. Best time to do it is before cleaning the car. Lift up the bonnet and spray this stuff everywhere (apart from around the battery, dizzy, and coil)..

(http://moto-mart.co.uk/shop/images/AutoGlymEngineCleaner1000ml.jpg)
(Autoglym engine & machine cleaner)

Wash the rest of the car then go back to the engine bay when done, that will of given the cleaner plenty of time to soak in. Then get the jet spray on it on the lowest setting (sort of mist) and get off all the cleaner but avoid the same areas as mentioned above. I've done it several times with excellent results. Like I said though you have to be brave as anything electrical could easily break if you're not careful. I've not had any problems with the car not starting after as of yet but make sure you have a can of WD40 and VAG COM ready just incase..

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: remapped on 12 November 2007, 13:11

Autoglym engine & machine cleaner every time  !!

just make sure the engine is cold !

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: gribsymk3 on 12 November 2007, 13:35

so cover coil and dizzy then? anythin else? :tongue:

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: Pete Taylor on 12 November 2007, 13:36

Doesn't smell too good going onto a hot radiator..

Title: Re: engine cleaning
Post by: remapped on 12 November 2007, 14:33

Quote from: gribsymk3 on 12 November 2007, 13:35

so cover coil and dizzy then? anythin else? :tongue:

the stuff costs a bit but worth it !