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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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Sup fellas,

Was just curious if anyone had any tips on cleaning the engine in an F-body. I want to try a degreaser and pressure wash but I'm hesitant to damage any electrical (or other) components.

Is there a guide to doing this? I've scoured Google and the search on this forum came up with some strange results.

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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I did mine. Just cover the important stuff for example:

PC

MAF

Battery

and some people say distributor. I didn't. I just was careful of it and didn't spray it with the foam or water. Just put the foam on a toothbrush and washed off with clean rag.

OH BTW

DON'T SPRAY IT UNDER THE HOOD ON THE HOOD. Found out it will take the paint right off .
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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there is a sticky at the top of the page......^
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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haha, I'm blind and retarded. Thanks guys.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Our LS1's dont have a distributor! Coil near plug baby!

and some people say distributor. I didn't. I just was careful of it and didn't spray it with the foam or water. Just put the foam on a toothbrush and washed off with clean rag.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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i would spray degreaser on it worked real good then i woud spray it with a tire shine called no touch. i didnt cover anything and had no problems untill last week after 1 yr my spark plug wires went bad due to moisture
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