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Mar 7, 2005 | 09:05 PM

fastmustangs1

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Engine Cleaning

Does anyone recommend something to clean the engine up. My stang is going into the show and the engine looks
like crap.

Thanks,
Matt[:@][:@]

Mar 7, 2005 | 10:21 PM

vfast

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I use simple green

Mar 7, 2005 | 11:02 PM

jdaniel

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I just use the stuff at the carwash. Spray it on and let it sit for 10 seconds and then wash it off. Looks brand new.

Mar 7, 2005 | 11:15 PM

Martinrulz

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Daniel do you cover anything before sparying cleaner and washing it down? Like the distributor or anything? I got some stuff from the dealership and they said remove the air cleaner and cover the distributor with plastic...

Mar 8, 2005 | 02:44 AM

mikev08826

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Daniel do you cover anything before sparying cleaner and washing it down? Like the distributor or anything? I got some stuff from the dealership and they said remove the air cleaner and cover the distributor with plastic...

O.K. This is a common misunderstanding...YOU DO NOT HAVE A DISTRIBUTOR. Only carbeurated ahve distributors.

Spray with simple Green or Wheel cleaner, let sit for a min...then pressure wash the solvent off. Just avoid spraying the alternator.

Mar 8, 2005 | 02:45 AM

mikev08826

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and leave car running.

Mar 8, 2005 | 03:29 AM

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i rinse the engine off good with a hose after it is cool of course and then spray meguirs tech protectant on it. and leave it rumming for a while 5min or so then it looks just as good as new

Mar 8, 2005 | 09:14 PM

Martinrulz

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Mike should i leave the engine running when i spray on the cleaner or start it up after i spray it down to help evaporate the water? when u say avoid spraying the alternator, you mean with the cleaner or when I'm rinsing it?