Cleaning my 7.3 Engine

[Natch02]

Good Day everyone. I will be doing my first engine wash ever on Friday. I have watched a few videos but still have the fear of messing something up on my diesel. I would appreciate any advice. What to cover or not get wet. Otherwise Im gonna spray APC get the hose and get to work. Thanks

[ChargerMatt]

Cover an exposed air filter and the alternator and avoid directly blasting any electrical connections.

 

Have fun.

[BlueGenCoupe]

Follow this and you'll be ok!

 

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[NathanJax]

I will be doing my first engine wash ever

 

 

Everyone is a little worried their first time. Now, it's like whatever, spray stuff and go about your business.

 

Like they said above, watch the video... good to go...

[Team Adam's]

I just did a 7.3 last weekend. Cover the alternator with a plastic bag and cover an open air filter if equipped, as mentioned above.

 

Always clean a cold engine as steam created from spraying water on a hot engine will find its way into undesirable spots.

 

Use only low pressure water and be careful not to directly spray any electrical connections.

 

Once cleaned, remove bags from alternator and air filter and start engine to help with drying. I use compressed air to aid in drying as well.

[LDM]

Don't get the spark plugs wet

[chrys7]

I was very afraid when I washed my Engine but after the 3rd time doing I washed my wife engine in her SUV with no fear and also her brothers GTO everything went smooth. I did not dry it with a waffle towel I turned the engine on and let it idle dry.

 

I did not cover anything (not that you shouldnt) I set my adams nozzle to spray and rinsed after the APC rub down.

[Golf for Life]

I also use the master blaster and the side kick blowers to remove the majority of water before the wipe down. Nice clean looking engine compartment.

[Team Adam's]

Like the others have said:

 

Cover any exposed/open element filters with a bag or aluminum foil.

 

Cover the alternator if you have any concerns. I haven't ever had an issue and I don't cover.

 

You can put a bag over exposed battery terminals to prevent corrosion, but so long as you dry the engine bay after cleaning it really isn't much of a concern.

 

Modern engine bays are really tolerant of water so theres not a lot to be afraid of.

[Natch02]

So will drying it by letting the engine run be good, I dont have the blaster or anything like that?

[ChargerMatt]

So will drying it by letting the engine run be good, I dont have the blaster or anything like that?

 

Yeah, but you'll get some water spotting. Got a leaf blower?

[Natch02]

I have that and a pancake air compressor. Maybe I will use the air compressor