Pressure wash engine bay

BostonTar · Oct 7, 2021

Is it possible for me to clean my 300tdi engine bay with a light pressure washer? Or will this cause damage? What are alternatives to clean the engine from years of gunk?

Thanks.

lynall · Oct 7, 2021

Wont kill it, but I would get 5 litres of brake clenaer (not aerosol cans) a pump up sprayer and a paint brush and try that first.

BostonTar · Oct 7, 2021

lynall said:
Wont kill it, but I would get 5 litres of brake clenaer (not aerosol cans) a pump up sprayer and a paint brush and try that first.

Cheers I’ll give that a go first!

lynall · Oct 7, 2021

BostonTar said:
Cheers I’ll give that a go first!

Works well, but please do not smoke whilst using the brake cleaner.

Hippo · Oct 8, 2021

Get the engine hot if yer jet wash it. It will dry quicker.

flat · Oct 8, 2021

I get wash my 200tdi engine every couple of years. Just don’t linger on any one spot for ages

robhtid · Oct 8, 2021

Hippo said:
Get the engine hot if yer jet wash it. It will dry quicker.

This a good idea spraying cold water on a hot engine/components

yfo866 · Oct 9, 2021

Just don't aim the water at the alternator or at any other places water shouldn't go

Hippo · Oct 9, 2021

robhtid said:
This a good idea spraying cold water on a hot engine/components

It's only a splash. Yer not bathing it. The heat will dry out the electrical connectors etc.

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