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10-02-2009, 01:30 PM
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engine cleaning what is the best way to clean my ls1. on my 80 camaro which is carb'ed all i do is cover the carb and distributor and spray it with engine degreaser and rinse it off. can i do that with my ls1? if so what do i need to cover if anything? if i cant what are my other options?
10-03-2009, 08:33 PM
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okay i have two post that are for using water and one saying dont. which is it? the reason i want to use water and cleaner is to get in spots i cant reach with my fingers and i dont want to spend all day and night scrubbing with a towel trying to clean everything but i dont want to hurt any sensors or electrical devices on my car. so thank you for the posts. i would like to hear more opinions and if you have done this please tell me and what you used to clean your engine and engine compartment.
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10-05-2009, 10:00 PM
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Just spray engine degreaser, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse it off. Very rapid passes over the engine bay to ensure you rinse all of it off. I was nervous at first as well, first time doing it to my LS1. Nothing to worry about. I didnt cover any up.
Oh, and take a before and after picture.
Oh, and take a before and after picture.
10-05-2009, 10:19 PM
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-spray engine bay, engine, underside of hood, everything under the hood with degreaser
-agitate with paint brush
-spray more degreaser-
-agitate again
-let it settle for 2 min
-hose off. use wide, low pressure spray in sweeping passes. just be smart; dont keep the water focused on an area like the pcm or coils, dont spray directly into the alternator, etc
-wipe down as mush wet surfaces as you can
-use leaf blower and/or compressor to blow dry remaining surfaces, crevices, etc
-let it dry in sun for 10 min
-start car, check for SES light
***i usually shove a rag under the intake to prevent the knock sensors from get wet. that about all i do.
-agitate with paint brush
-spray more degreaser-
-agitate again
-let it settle for 2 min
-hose off. use wide, low pressure spray in sweeping passes. just be smart; dont keep the water focused on an area like the pcm or coils, dont spray directly into the alternator, etc
-wipe down as mush wet surfaces as you can
-use leaf blower and/or compressor to blow dry remaining surfaces, crevices, etc
-let it dry in sun for 10 min
-start car, check for SES light
***i usually shove a rag under the intake to prevent the knock sensors from get wet. that about all i do.
