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#1
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Hi All';
Have any of you used degreaser and hosed down your engine bay with water??I assume you cover the battery and intake, but what else should I consider?
It seems crazy that we can spray the engine with water, as well as the various electrical components, and the water will not cause damage, but I have seen numerous discussions that spraying water in the engine bay is fine.
I'm afraid I have not found a good thread with suggestions for the sc430.
Does anyone have suggestions or recommended threads? What parts should I cover?
Thanks!
Have any of you used degreaser and hosed down your engine bay with water??I assume you cover the battery and intake, but what else should I consider?
It seems crazy that we can spray the engine with water, as well as the various electrical components, and the water will not cause damage, but I have seen numerous discussions that spraying water in the engine bay is fine.
I'm afraid I have not found a good thread with suggestions for the sc430.
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Thanks!
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Hi All';
Have any of you used degreaser and hosed down your engine bay with water??I assume you cover the battery and intake, but what else should I consider?
It seems crazy that we can spray the engine with water, as well as the various electrical components, and the water will not cause damage, but I have seen numerous discussions that spraying water in the engine bay is fine.
I'm afraid I have not found a good thread with suggestions for the sc430.
Does anyone have suggestions or recommended threads? What parts should I cover?
Thanks!
Have any of you used degreaser and hosed down your engine bay with water??I assume you cover the battery and intake, but what else should I consider?
It seems crazy that we can spray the engine with water, as well as the various electrical components, and the water will not cause damage, but I have seen numerous discussions that spraying water in the engine bay is fine.
I'm afraid I have not found a good thread with suggestions for the sc430.
![Woot](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woot.gif)
Thanks!
#3
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That's great! Thanks for the advice! I'm excited to get my engine bay clean.. it is so surprising to me that the electrical connections are not harmed!
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I'm not a fan of keeping the engine running - water sucked into the intake manifold (via the normal route or through unknown leaks) could hydro-lock the engine and bend rods/valves. Why take the chance?
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Here is general information and not SC430 specific. You can also post a thread on the Automotive Care & Detailing Forum, there you will find some very expert members.
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