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  • #16
    Newport Viper,
    I don't know how water sensitive your engine is, however I was able to get a super clean engine without having to cover anyhting and without introducing any pressurized water. I simply used a few damp cloths and a wet vac removed the surface dust. Then I spayed on some of the meguiars extra all surface cleaner and used a few terry cloth towels and a brush to get off some of the tougher build up. I took me a few hours, however there was never any risk of causing damage to any of the electrical components. Then I used some Natural shine on the hoses, rocker covers, and throughout the engine bay. Mine came out great.
    I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow, I am too tired to go out and take my car cover off.
    Though this approach is more time consuming and doesn't work as well, there is almost no risk.

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    • #17
      Viper, i'd cover the alternator, however cars recently made are pretty water proof. They say cover the distributer and alternator, I do sometimes, sometimes don't. Never had a problem.


      Make sure the spark plugs wires are on the plugs and distributer tight, etc.
      Chopped 55 Suburban
      99 3.0 CL
      Family cars:
      1958 Eldo Biarrittz Vert
      48 Merc Woody - a true sleeper
      New project: 67 Sunbeam Tiger
      Newest project: 66 Mustang Vert

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      • #18
        Chopped 55 Suburban
        99 3.0 CL
        Family cars:
        1958 Eldo Biarrittz Vert
        48 Merc Woody - a true sleeper
        New project: 67 Sunbeam Tiger
        Newest project: 66 Mustang Vert

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        • #19
          Re: Detailed: BMW 5 Engine (Updated Photos)

          Beautiful job on a beautiful car. Great Job.
          1988 Toyota Tercel 1.5l I4 - AKA the BEAST
          1994 BMW 325CI
          2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L
          SR Detailing

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          • #20
            Re: Detailed: BMW 5 Engine (Updated Photos)

            nice job bro!

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            • #21
              Re: Detailed: BMW 5 Engine (Updated Photos)

              Wow! This thread is really old! *hehe* Thx guys. I have lots more detailing photos at my Flickr web gallery
              "Detailing is as much an art as it is a science"
              www.autodetailer.co

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              • #22
                Re: Detailed: BMW 5 Engine (Updated Photos)

                i also have a bmw 5er. can you help me in pointing out which parts to cover. am a newbie with respect to engine compartment detailing. thanks

                van

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                • #23
                  Re: Detailed: BMW 5 Engine (Updated Photos)

                  Awesome job on the beamer engine. Wow what a difference.
                  quality creates its own demand

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