[PerfRedGT]

Its got loose dirt all over, and im wonder what the best way to clean it is.

thanks in advance

[MustangLX-5.0]

Simple Green,soft tire brush and a hose.Use Simple Green because it is non-acidic and won't corrode aluminum or eat paint (or your hands).Do Not clean it hot because it will dry up the cleaner fast and stain.

[isjoining]

i use simple green as well. make sure to cover the air filter, alternator, battery, and fuse box with plastic bags and I also cover the COP's with a rag. Use simple green all over the engine and let it sit for a few minutes and scrub on the dirty areas. People rinse out in different ways, but I use the mist setting and sparingly spray water on the engine. Then start the car and let it run for about 10-15 minutes

[PerfRedGT]

ok thanks guys i'll try it tommorrow morning. its startin to look bad, lol.

[Big Show 96]

On a cold engine, get a can of no touch tire shine and spray everything under your hood. Close the hood & let it sit for about an hour. No water needed. Depending on how dirty your engine is you might want to do it twice to get it looking right!!

[MustangLX-5.0]

Originally Posted by Big Show 96

On a cold engine, get a can of no touch tire shine and spray everything under your hood. Close the hood & let it sit for about an hour. No water needed. Depending on how dirty your engine is you might want to do it twice to get it looking right!!

I'm actually not real crazy about doing that.If you work under your hood,you won't like the idea of getting tire shine all over your hands.Besides it makes dirt "stick" to everything real easily.

Personal preference I guess.

As far as covering parts goes,you don't need to cover the battery,fuse box or the coils/coil pack.Water isn't going to hurt them.I've been cleaning under the hood for years.Trust me when I say it wont hurt them.Now,the alternator you may want to cover.It's when water gets into the alternator from the bottom side that it temporarily causes the brush/contact ass'y inside to slip and squeal.

It wont hurt the coils because they are allready sealed.As long as you have the COP/Plug wires firmly attached and dielectric grease is evenly coated inside the terminal,it's fine.

Now on some cars like the 5.0 and 2.3 with distributors,you'll want to cover those because I found they don't always keep water out too well.

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[metroplex]

Don't ever wash the engine or at least keep water/fluids away from the COP coils. If you want to get rid of dust/dirt, use compressed air.