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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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Hey guys. I want to wash off my engine some, is there anything you have to cover up? And what do you method do you guys use? I have a recently polished MAF that I just put back on today, looks sweet, more polishing to come and I dont want to get them ruined, so any suggestions on cleanin?
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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i say cover your belts, because i didn't and they started to squeel. also, maybe cover up your polished parts with a cut up grocery bag and tape. just don't get water into the engine when you clean it! good luck
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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Don't wash it with water and/or Simple Green. I used that combo and it seeped under my intake and killed my front knock sensor.
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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I get ABS INOP, SES, TCS off everytime I try it at the car wash. I don't know whats getting wet. The lights wouldn't bother me but after a little while the car starts surging on acceleration.Then out of nowhere it just stops. ????
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