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Old 02-09-09, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by UZZ30-SC4
Why in the world would anyone pressure wash an engine bay, with as many sensitive electronic devices that they have under the hoods of these cars, thats a big no-no. A gentle rinse and a soapy rag is perfect for light stuff and an engine degreaser for the heavy stuff ( only on non electronic parts ). People have to realize the electronics in the engine bay are water RESISTANT, not water PROOF, and VERY VERY expensive lol.
well im not surprised that people do actually, USUALLY people are smart enough to use a plastic bag and cover the electrical parts, but not all apparently.

washing the engine with pressure washer is not something new by the way, dealers do it too.
Old 02-09-09, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickSC
well im not surprised that people do actually, USUALLY people are smart enough to use a plastic bag and cover the electrical parts, but not all apparently.

washing the engine with pressure washer is not something new by the way, dealers do it too.
Yeah i know, they did it until I started working at the dealership im at now, i told the washers that the parts they were ruining and tech time would come out of there pockets if they kept doing it.

Dealerships, carlots do it, but it doesnt make it right. Overall unless you have some SERIOUS mud riding...oil soaked....saltwater covered dirty engine problems then dont even think about whipping out that 5000psi pressure washer you bought at the last sears sale and are waiting to find a good use for
Old 02-09-09, 06:27 PM
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Sounds like a bent rim(s) to me.
Old 02-09-09, 07:22 PM
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you haven't ran over any mattresses lately have you?
http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2238
Old 02-09-09, 07:51 PM
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lol. ummm, pop your hood, step on the gas a few times, if your engine shakes a lot its your motor mounts.
Old 02-10-09, 05:26 AM
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I got new motor mounts in and I've gotten new tires so wheels been balanced plenty of times
Old 02-10-09, 07:39 AM
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I would replace the bent part. As you get going faster and faster, the aerodynamics of the car will push it to the ground, thus altering the geometry of everything, and a bent part will further alter that. Replace the bent part and get a 4 wheel alignment.
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