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Norwegianmopar · 07-05-2018

This is what the good mr Haibeck told me:

"We use liquid dish soap from the kitchen in a spray tank. We spray everything except the top of the engine with soap and rinse it with a soft spray of water like as if it was raining on the engine. The electrical seals are designed to keep rain out but not water under pressure. Never let water spray on top of the plenum. If more than two ounces of water goes between the runners it can damage the starter. Never rub on a hot engine. The heat softens the finish leading to scratches. Clean the top of the engine with a wet towel. After the cleaning is done, drive the car at least 20 minutes so that the heat will dry things out.

Best regards.

Marc"

rkreigh · 07-06-2018

you don't need much, I haven't tried alchohol and that works for most of my issues so that will be next

I typically just used clean damp towels and those little spongy sticks (thanks mom) for the tight areas

I just pulled my top end apart and was surprise how really dirty it is.,

07-05-2018	#11
Norwegianmopar Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 345	Re: Motor wash tips This is what the good mr Haibeck told me: "We use liquid dish soap from the kitchen in a spray tank. We spray everything except the top of the engine with soap and rinse it with a soft spray of water like as if it was raining on the engine. The electrical seals are designed to keep rain out but not water under pressure. Never let water spray on top of the plenum. If more than two ounces of water goes between the runners it can damage the starter. Never rub on a hot engine. The heat softens the finish leading to scratches. Clean the top of the engine with a wet towel. After the cleaning is done, drive the car at least 20 minutes so that the heat will dry things out. Best regards. Marc" __________________ Roy Martin 1994 ZR-1 #112 Admiral Blue/Black Dana 4:10 Aluminum flywheel Corsa exhaust Watson headers Haibeck chip 470 HP/399 RWHP 1991 ZR-1 #400 White/Red (SOLD) Dana 4:10 Powder coated engine Haibeck performance chip Borla exhaust

07-06-2018	#12
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: Motor wash tips you don't need much, I haven't tried alchohol and that works for most of my issues so that will be next I typically just used clean damp towels and those little spongy sticks (thanks mom) for the tight areas I just pulled my top end apart and was surprise how really dirty it is., __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)