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  • Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

    I installed a Volant CAI this weekend and decided to clean my engine while I was at it. I'll admit I was hesitant to spray water on my engine, however, I read a lot of the posts on here and was very careful. I think next time I can do a better job since I will not be as nervous. Below is the process and the results. Thanks for looking.
    • While installing the CAI, I wiped down some of the dirtier areas with an old rag and APC diluted 10:1
    • I put plastic bags around the battery, amp fuse, alternator, fuse box, and ECM. I had one bag left, so I tore it in half and used each half to cover my HID ballasts just for good measure.
    • I sprayed a gentle stream of water over the engine and underside of hood
    • I sprayed APC on and used a wheel brush to agitate
    • I thoroughly sprayed the engine down with a gentle stream of water
    • I removed the bags and started the engine
    • I left the hood open and engine running while I washed my wheel wells and tires
    • I then wiped up what little water was left, closed the hood and proceeded to wash the rest of the truck
    • After my normal wash and UQW, I opened the hood and wiped down plastic covers and hoses with Hyper Dressing
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  • #2
    Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

    Isn't it amazing what a good engine detail can do for a car.
    AeroCleanse, LLC
    Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
    www.aerocleanse.com

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    • #3
      Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

      I know the anxiety of one's first engine detail. Congratulations!
      Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
      --Al Kimel

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      • #4
        Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

        The difference is day and night on that. Good Job, even though most people don't see a clean engine on your car, it is a good sense of self satisfaction knowing your whole car is clean.

        I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.

        I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
        Remove swirls my friends.

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        • #5
          Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

          Very Nice!

          gotta love a Vortec.

          You have the 5.3 V8 right?
          Nick
          Tucker's Detailing Services
          815-954-0773
          2012 Ford Transit Connect

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          • #6
            Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

            What a difference. Congrats on your first engine detail. It looks great. What a improvement.
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
              Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

              Nice!

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              • #8
                Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                Very nice! Much better!
                Shane
                1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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                • #9
                  Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                  NICE!

                  That Volant looks right at home!
                  Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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                  • #10
                    Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                    Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
                    Very Nice!

                    gotta love a Vortec.

                    You have the 5.3 V8 right?
                    Yes it is the 5.3. You can't really tell by the pictures, but most of the dust under the hood was actually pollen. I feel better knowing that all that junk is out of there. Thanks for the compliments.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                      Looks Great!!
                      Nice Work!!
                      Joel
                      Firefighter/EMT-B
                      Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
                      "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!"
                      '99 F-150

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                      • #12
                        Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                        Looks showroom new!

                        Mike
                        Why do we drive on a Parkway, and park on a Driveway

                        George Carlin

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                        • #13
                          Re: Detailed my engine and it still runs!!!

                          WOW! What a fabulous job!

                          My car is new but I still want to keep the engine pretty too. I'm not comfie with water and electricity in the same place at the same time so I just use a vacuum cleaner with tiny attachments, different sized paint brushes either dampened with a little water or leather / vinyl cleaner. I think if I actually hosed it down the poor girl may drown. HA!

                          Very impressive outcome for yours!

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