seibert1814 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have a 2005 Corvette, and have done it before, but never feel comfortable spraying the engine compartment with water. What are the risks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi Ernie The In&Out Spray was for dressing after cleaning. For the actual cleaning the Adam's APC should be used :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi ErnieThe In&Out Spray was for dressing after cleaning. For the actual cleaning the Adam's APC should be used :cheers: gotchya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bangastang Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 People always freak out when I tell them that I clean off my engine with water and I've never had a problem. I just follow the directions on the DVD. I've been accused of not driving my car because my motor is so clean. Here's a photo http://www.bangastang.com Your source for '05-'09 Mustang Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 :drool::drool: Looks GREAT Hendrix !!!!! I have a few things to add under the hood of my vette once the weather warms up :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 after i thought i lost my detailing dvd i found it and popped it into my laptop last night and saw the section on engine cleaning.....he made it look so damn easy lol....that tahoe didnt have any chrome/billet or painted pieces like my engine bay along with some of our vette' and stang' guys on here....do you guys try not to get the APC on those surfaces or does it matter? Bangastang mad props on ur motor dude:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 do you guys try not to get the APC on those surfaces or does it matter? I just don't let mine get dirty :D:D But if I did and had to wash it I wouldn't spray directly on the billet or painted pieces if I didn't need to, but if I did I would dilute the APC first and spray those areas last, right before rinse down and then dry them so you don't get any water spots PS I always dilute my APC at least 50/50 anyways, it is strong :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I just don't let mine get dirty :D:D :bow:im sorry we cant all be bad asses like u Bill:bow: lmao jk dude it sucks cuz the engine area is the last eye sore that im tryin to take care of since the previous owner had it....the billet and painted stuff has helped alot it'll get there one day:pc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Once you get the MP 2 on the billet stuff and put some BW on the painted stuff it will be easier to just hit with BSG and DS every other week and you'll be good to go :drool::drool: Besides, mine isn't a daily driver so it makes it MUCH easier to keep clean !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 You do not have much to worry about on the 05 vette when it comes to water in the engine bay. Modern cars have some of the most advanced weather pack plugs and connectors EVER! Squirt away, and use compressed air to blow everything off....finish up with in and out spray Well put Brian! I've cleaned hundreds of Vette motors, C4, C5's and C6's and never set off a sensor, never had ignition problems, never encountered a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Once you get the MP 2 on the billet stuff and put some BW on the painted stuff it will be easier to just hit with BSG and DS every other week and you'll be good to go :drool::drool: Besides, mine isn't a daily driver so it makes it MUCH easier to keep clean !!! yea with spingtime approachin ill need to stock up on almost everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 well i finally got up the nerve to clean my engine a lil bit last night....i couldnt get started till about 645 so i was losin daylight(ill never do this in the evening again lol)....i diluted the APC 50/50 in a little spray bottle.....i didnt go all out cuz it was the 1st time id ever done this.....APC worked pretty good for the little bit i used and got the leaf blower out as soon as i got done spraying to blow off excess water....didnt get to put any VRT on hoses or plastics yet cuz i immediately washed the truck after. got up to about 70mph this mornin goin to work and it felt like the truck kinda hesitated a little bit....im hopin its just a little bit of water down in the spark plug hole that will burn off with some driving....if not im gonna hook the IDS up to it here at work and if it does have a slight miss i can pinpoint where its at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi Ernie Next time have it running when you rinse it off. And use a light stream of water when rinsing. With it running you'll know if you are causing an issue while you are doing it and can back off :thumbsup: But you'll probably be fine. I know there are some types of vehicles that don't like water under the hood but most newer ones are fine with it. Older Volvo's ? Or anything pre 1990 or ao I think was Adam's advice? Adam ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi ErnieNext time have it running when you rinse it off. And use a light stream of water when rinsing. With it running you'll know if you are causing an issue while you are doing it and can back off :thumbsup: But you'll probably be fine. I know there are some types of vehicles that don't like water under the hood but most newer ones are fine with it. Older Volvo's ? Or anything pre 1990 or ao I think was Adam's advice? Adam ? I had it running....also covered up my filter on my CAI.....i drove it some more earlier and seems to be fine now:D.....i had a cheapy fire hose nozzle and i couldnt get the water stream the way i wanted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Cool :rockon::rockon: No pictures for us :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Cool :rockon::rockon: No pictures for us :confused: ill have pics this weekend....theres a local car show tomorrow ill snap all the pics when its sunny:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 ill snap all the pics when its sunny:thumbsup: Sunny ? What's that ? We haven't had that up here for awhile, none of that warm thing either. At least until tomorrow :D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sunny ? What's that ? We haven't had that up here for awhile, none of that warm thing either. At least until tomorrow :D:D:D:D I have forgotten what it is down here as well.....but its always a sign that the show season is startin up again:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I have forgotten what it is down here as well.....but its always a sign that the show season is startin up again:banana: For now I would be happy to just get the cover off of the vette :willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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