Removing rocker cover/Inlet Manifold.

[Jimmy Filth]

My mechanical knowledge is almost zero, but I really want to learn so am trying to do as much work as possible myself.

My engine bay is looking rather haggard and would like to give it a spruce up.  Going to remove all the plastics and give them a damn good clean up, plus going to clean up the water bottle.

I plan to take off the rocker cover and inlet manifold and give them a clean/spray but don't really have any idea how to do this.

Is it just a case of take out the bolts that are holding them both on, clean off the old gaskets and replacing the gaskets when it comes to refitting them?  Is there a certain torque that needs to be applied to the bolts when tightening up?

I've seen someone put the rocker cover and inlet manifold through the dishwasher, is this a good idea?  A friend of mine suggested applying petrol to them with a paintbrush then pressure washing them down.  Any other suggestions on the best way to do this?

[rubjonny]

thats pretty much it chap!  doing bolts up is a case of common sense, nip them up but don't go mental on them so as not to strip the threads.

cleaning em up petrol does work great as a degreaser, not nice on your hands but its never done me any harm. dishwasher will work to a point as well, just a case of sneaking it in there without letting the wife find out