BLACKSHARK

My car is covered in side and out. With sand from elpaso. What is the best way to clean my engine that is caked with sand? With out causing damage to the engine. Alson what is the best way to clean out my a/c vents that are packed with sand? Even when I leave the air on all I can smell is wet sand.

nascarnate326

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I would get high pressure air to try and tust out as much as possible. Im sure time will help a lot.

Also, since you have an LS1 I think you can spray it down with water, just be careful.

BLACKSHARK

Where do I want to avoid , how much can I spray and where can I spray?

The Mighty Texan

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Sounds like a nightmare..good luck man.

nascarnate326

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Avoid getting water in the air filter, on the top of motor because of injectors/electronics, bending rad(they are aluminum, and inside of the alternator. The block its self/headers/ everything else should be able to do a light coating of water(that should be all you need).

I would try an air nozzle first, I have heard of people creating new problems when they washed their motor.

Can you post pics? It might not even be worth it unless its super bad.

HoLLo

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I've rinsed my motor before and shortly after had a ruined knock sensor because water apparently seeped in under the intake, so be careful of that. That knock sensor was super rusted when I got it out.

BLACKSHARK

Please don't cringe to much.

TheSilverOne

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after rinsing down the engine, remove as much water as you can with a leaf blower and/or run the engine and the rest of the water will dry.

JUSTINSWS6

Spray it with a fan spray on a hose then spray engine gunk under the hood let it set for 10 min. Then spray off and wipe. Try to avoid the altenator.

JUSTINSWS6

I do mine all the time never have any problems with water under the hood i let mine run to let the water evaperate. I would blow out your airfilter too.

lethal bird

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Detail spray and an afternoon is what you need.

BLACKSHARK

This is pretty much my first Engine Detail. As you can see she needs it badly and now. What equipment and steps do I need to take to ensure my engine & bay look beautiful with out causing damage to the engine its self?

nascarnate326

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I would use a garden hose to start with. Looks like most of it would wash away with a good rinse. Car wash may have too much PSI.


That really sucks dude

BLACKSHARK

Is there any electrical areas to avoid with water?

RedHotG8

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Use a shop vac to remove most of the sand then rinse the rest off with low pressure water while scrubbing with a soft brush.

JUSTINSWS6

Yes avoid the alt. I use a wal mart bag and a rubber band to hold it on. Then suck some of the sand up. Then spray. Dont be worried it will be fine. Then spray engine gunk under the hood let it sit ten min. And spray off. Wipe off most of the water on top. Then just let the motor warm up until mostly dry. Do not spray water on a hot motor!