engine bay detail

2007 HOLDEN
66,486 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEPUNISHER
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Hi there i have a question about detailing an engine bay. can you use a high pressure hose on them? what year cars do you not need to cover electrics, distributor cap and other componets? please help as i do not want to damage customers cars.
Jun 19, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You can wash engine bays just don't direct high pressure water directly at electrical connections, with distributors you are better off removing and drying out as water will condense under cap and cause a misfire,
Jun 20, 2016 at 10:35 PM
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THEPUNISHER
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But aren't most of the modern cars wires/electrics and distributor cap covered anyway?
Jun 21, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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STRAILER
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Most cars have things covered but water gets in there anyway, after washing the engine leave the hood open in the sun and let it dry completely before starting the engine it all you can do.
Jun 22, 2016 at 2:35 AM
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THEPUNISHER
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Any other mechanic out there can their opinion about the engine bay detail and clean
Jun 22, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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STRAILER
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Try not to use a high pressure washer, just soap and sponge, most mechanics recommend not to wash the engine because of the electrical.

Best, Ken
Jun 23, 2016 at 4:23 AM
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