| Author | Message | ||
     Brett A. Naquin (Bnaquin) Member Username: Bnaquin Post Number: 43 Registered: 09-2003 |
I'd like to wash the dirt, mud and sand off my 95 Disco 3.9 engine and was wondering if there is any "best" way to do it. I assume I should cover the distributor cap and plug wires with a plastic bag. Are there any other components that should be covered or avoid getting wet? | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1328 Registered: 02-2002 |
Um - the ECU! I'd just leave it. Wipe down the black plastic with an oily cloth and it will look brand new(ish). | ||
| mark zeyenda (Mark_zeyenda) New Member Username: Mark_zeyenda Post Number: 20 Registered: 01-2004 |
Dont ever clean your engine its "bad luck ".....leave it be it keeps the oil from leaking....really it does take it easy Peace to everyone | ||
| Brett A. Naquin (Bnaquin) Member Username: Bnaquin Post Number: 44 Registered: 09-2003 |
I�m going to have to temp fate. I like to keep my entire vehicle clean including the engine. Surely if my Toyota Land Cruisers� engine can withstand the car wash, my Discovery should have no problem also? After all, we�re driving the best 4x4xfar. A little water on the engine shouldn�t be a concern. I�ll post the outcome either way. | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) New Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 21 Registered: 01-2004 |
Careful, Crushers are sublect to fouled TPS sensors if you press wash around the TB. Spray it w/simple green when it's cool then hose it off. If it's half the 4x4 they claim it is it should be ok. | ||
| Tim Wilkin (Twilkin) New Member Username: Twilkin Post Number: 20 Registered: 11-2003 |
Bob, Where is the TPS on a 97 D1? Thanks, Tim | ||
| Brett A. Naquin (Bnaquin) Member Username: Bnaquin Post Number: 45 Registered: 09-2003 |
I sprayed the engine off at the car wash this evening and had no problems. I covered the distributor with a plastic bag and was very careful around the sensors. Ahhhh...a nice clean engine. At least until the next trail run. | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) New Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 22 Registered: 01-2004 |
I don't own a DI but it will be on the throttle body opposite the linkage where the throttle cable attaches. | ||
| Kenny Bissett (Jetson) Member Username: Jetson Post Number: 130 Registered: 07-2003 |
Brett, I always spray off my engine. I soak it with the engine cleaner, then wash the rest of the car, and finally, I spray off the engine. I'm on rinse by the time I hit the engine. I stay clear of electronics and sensors as much as possible. I realize there's a luck factor in there, but so far, after many washings, I've never had a problem. Of course, I do have oil leaks now that never used to make it to the ground! Kenny |
