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shanecl

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #1

Hi folks,

Just replaced a few gaskets around the engine bay. Would like to give it a wash to remove the old oils leaks. Now I know the Craic with washing engines, have done plenty before but this is my first land rover so am I safe in giving it a wash or just leave it alone.

Shane

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #2

Yes it's fine to wash

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Sep 2, 2014

• #3

No, its a land rover. Leave well alone maybe

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #4

To be fair I have degreased my engine when it's been covered in crud and oil but I have never washed the engine or indeed the vehicle properly. If you really want to clean the engine spray some degreaser all over it, that'll do

 

discodrivercumbria

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #5

ive washed many! wash it but don't get any water into the air box or fuses,

 

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shanecl

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #6

Cool. Will give it a go the weekend. Thanks guys.

 

D90mitch

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #7

If it's a diesel yeah, it won't be too bothered, the v8's aren't so impressed.

 

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shanecl

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #8

She runs on the devils fuel.

 

Disco DJ

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #9

I've power washed mine before when looking for a leak. Should have got some decent degreaser as washing alone doesn't shift much!

 

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digby

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #10

i would protect electrical connections even if its a diesel

washed our 320d and it ran like **** until the engine warmed up and dried out the electrics..............

 

Orch

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #11

Done mine a couple of times with no issues, just steer the jetwash away from the fuse box.

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Sep 3, 2014

• #12

just remember if you wash it, you are taking off the anti rust coating

 

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shanecl

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #13

trax said:

just remember if you wash it, you are taking off the anti rust coating

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Lol land rovers automatic dispensing system

 

T0P5Y

Member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #14

I wash my 2000 Def TD5, I always make sure the engines hot to steam off but I am careful not to cause thermal shock, and a delicate trigger finger and aim always helps, leave it to steam off for a bit then flash her up, no dramas.

 

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torlak

Active Member

• Sep 4, 2014

• #15

i wash my td5 after every greenlaning/pay and play dates while engine running
no issues so far