| Author | Message | ||
     Gary Stephens (Garo) New Member Username: Garo Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2003 |
After a fun weekend of trailriding in my 96 Discovery- I have mud all over the top of my engine - including in the Alternator etc. Anyone know of a good "soap" or chemical that will help in cleaning this out? It's had plenty of time to dry. Just curious what all you more experienced drivers use... Thanks! | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior member Username: Carter Post Number: 1911 Registered: 04-2002 |
simple green | ||
| Christian Cartner (Cartner) New Member Username: Cartner Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2002 |
careful with the Simple Green, while it DOES work, it ALSO eats aluminum like a snack.... | ||
| Greg French (Gregfrench) Member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 213 Registered: 11-2002 |
I usually just use a pressure washer...CAREFULLY...and have never had any problems. Purple power works great, too | ||
| Max Thomason (Lrmax) Member Username: Lrmax Post Number: 87 Registered: 11-2002 |
I take a few plastic bags can cover up all of the important stuff (dizzy, alternator, etc.) and then use Gunk all over the place. After everything is clean, then I use grease lighting and a wet cloth to clean up the bagged items. Nice engine bay afterwards... Max T. | ||
| John Lombos (Rover4us) New Member Username: Rover4us Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2003 |
Simple Green. Safe for pretty much anything...as long as you don't leave it on for long periods of time. Its worked great for me...keeps 3 engine bays looking brand new. It even comes in lemon scent now! | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) New Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 16 Registered: 02-2003 |
There is a product called total autowash by P21S. It is all natural and will harm nothing in the engine compartment. you will have to agitate it with a brush or sponge, but its 100% safe and cleans very well. | ||
| Barry (Barry) New Member Username: Barry Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2003 |
A 1/3 solution of Simple Green and water works well under the hood. Also effective for removing brake dust. | ||
| John (Jroc) Member Username: Jroc Post Number: 72 Registered: 08-2002 |
Be very careful with the %100 natural hype! Just because something is %100 natural doesn't mean it's good for you or your vehicle. Same thing applies to nutritional suppliments. People are quick to put things into there body, in large amounts, that are "%100 All Natural". There are mushrooms that are %100 natural, that if you ingest, will kill you! Just one example. Not saying to avoid natural products, just be weary of the "%100 Natural" claims. Use sparingly, and rinse with a damp cloth afterwards. I've used simple green with great results. Dry dusted most of the dried mud off, then applied in small amounts. Followed with a damp cloth and there ya go, done. I've lived by the rule if it works by itself then it's probably fucking something up! I'm a big fan of good ole fashion elbow grease!!! Good Luck... | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) New Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 17 Registered: 02-2003 |
John: I advised that the total autowash will require agitation as it will not work by itself. It was just an alternative to the other posts. Its often endorsed by BMW and other european car manufacturers because it is safe. it can even be used to wash the entire vehicle in order to remove tar or if you want to remove wax and other build up prior to a wax or sealant job. I wasn't knocking simple green or anyone who uses it, just offering an alternative. | ||
| Christian Cartner (Cartner) New Member Username: Cartner Post Number: 28 Registered: 10-2002 |
When I asked at the dealer, they told me that a "muddy rover engine is a happy rover engine" and not to get it wetter than it would driving in the rain. | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 537 Registered: 02-2002 |
What about the old steam cleaning method? Jaime | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) New Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 21 Registered: 02-2003 |
I'm no expert but I would think steam cleaning would work well since it would use less water than the ol' garden hose. How much does it cost? | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 541 Registered: 02-2002 |
Paul, only have had it done once on my D90 a few years ago when it was in storage. it was incredible how clean the engine was. reason I'm raising the question as maybe I missed something and its not good. Jaime | ||
| Reed Cotton (Reedcotton) New Member Username: Reedcotton Post Number: 13 Registered: 01-2003 |
Christian, You might want to consider the source. The LR service sales people might say that to promote the "Go Anywhere" image. The service people might say it beacause they need the work. Mud and dirt on an engine or anywhere else on a vehicle is, onc4e you have all the cool pictures taken, bad for the part it is covering. Mud, even dry mud can hold water and promote corosion. It can inhibit proper cooling. Also a good percentage of mud is silica, wich is an excellent abrasive. All these factors put togeather mean a shorter life for automotive components. Simple Green works well following precautions noted previously, followed by hosing with a high-pressure nozzle. If really muddy, careful use of a pressure washer is also excellent. If it is your vehicle, keep it as clean as possible, if it's a lease... Enjoy! -Reed |
