Washing Engine - LS1

[Chrono90]

Hey guys,

Been told different things by everyone regarding degreasing / cleaning up engine with water.

Is it safe to hose down my engine with the engine cover off, provided I cover up alternator with plastic bag + rubber band it, and obviously avoid fuse boxes, relays etc?

Any tips suggestions? cheers :)

[Tre-Cool]

i've degreased and sprayed water to get the dirt and shit off an alternator before no worries.

you need to get a degreaser than doesnt react with alluminium other wise it stains it.

other than that and not using a high pressure cleaner you should be fine washing it down with a hose.

[James_2007]

i use a high pressure cleaner.

dont get to close and just use the mist mainly.
got it from ccp (car care products).

[Steppo_GT]

I know it's not a ls motor but when I had my 4wd after mudding I just degreaed it and sprayed water but kept the engine running didn't do any harm that I know of

[wormbo2]

EDIT:most commodore engines are pretty hardy!
as Steppo_GT said, just have it running when you do spray it, and if anything DOES go astray, you'll know straight away.

don't touch coil packs when their wet, idiot lesson learnt. haha

[HIKARI]

Before learning it the hard way, water + coilpack/distributor = dak dak

[Scaf]

Soak all plugs and anything electrical with WD40, it repels the water and will help avoid problems. Also it's better to have to motor running while pressure cleaning it.

While on the topic I would recommend against washing down falcon motors, especially EF-EL they hate water and you are basically garanteed to stuff the ignition module and/or coil.

[Chrono90]

Cheers for the replies guys. I'll make sure I do your suggestions

[SK]

While on the topic I would recommend against washing down falcon motors, especially EF-EL they hate water and you are basically garanteed to stuff the ignition module and/or coil.

+1 seen it happen so many times

and like everyone said just leave it running and it should be ok
also if you got a pod filter cover it up

[KAL SPL]

After you wash it make sure you take it for a drive , the heat will dry out any water left that could corrode in plugs etc.

[RICEY]

We pressure clean them all the time at work no worries.

Engine off, cover in degreaser then rinse off with high pressure water. Then blow everything down with pressurized air.

Just keep degreaser off the belts they can start squeaking.

I have heard water can get into the valley and corrode the knock sensors but if you go for a decent drive right after cleaning Id imagine the water would be vaporized in there...

[Chrono90]

Cheers Ricey

[mr_mike]

make sure u take the spark plugs out so they dont get wet, dont worry if any water goes in the spark plug holes as it will just evaporate when the engine is started.

[SK]

wtf really?

just do what ricey said, degrease engine, high pressure clean then dry with compressed air

thats what we do on every car we service at work and never had a problem

[YOUR MATE]

If that's what he does I'd say so. Mike detailed my engine bay a few weeks back and my cars running fine.

[RICEY]

Your car hasnt seen a detailer since new.

[YOUR MATE]

Officer Ricey of the Fun Police : (
It has too, it's seen heaps. I drive past them all the time.
Rhys has given my car a buff and polish. Once. Didn't get under the hood, though.. And fuck you anyway, the police numbers add character!

On topic (for once) Mitch degreased my engine bay the other day with some degreaser and a fire hose.

[RICEY]

LOL