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GuJu MaN 89 · 10-01-2005, 10:07 AM

i took a loook under the hood of my 97 corolla and i was disappointed. the engine cover is DIRTY AS HELL!!!!!. what can i use to get a nice chunk of that dirt off without spending alot of money. i tried using rubbing alcohol but it didnt get much off. i want that engine cover shine like it was when i bought it lol

Flashmn · 10-01-2005, 10:23 AM

engine degreaser and water. Then watch out for the electronics.

GuJu MaN 89 · 10-01-2005, 10:31 AM

there are these 4 wires going to the engine cover, should i take them off and then remove the engine cover? or should i leave it on? what would be considered a degreaser. like that orange stuff?

Flashmn · 10-01-2005, 11:17 AM

sparkplug wires, no keep them all on. just dont spray with lots of pressure.
I used 3M engine degreaser myself.

Big Daddy · 10-02-2005, 08:18 PM

You can get engine degreaser at Walmart. It has directions on the can. I would cover the alternator and distibutor with a plastic bag so they don't get sprayed with degreaser and then water.

rated_w · 10-02-2005, 09:39 PM

cover alternator, fuse box, ignition coils, battery, and any other vunerable electrical componenents under the hood.. spray the degreeser on.. and rinse it off.. very simple.

Flashmn · 10-02-2005, 11:30 PM

I'm not so sure all that covering is 100% necessary as what do you think happens when you drive in the rain. Lots of water inside the enginebay, yet no problems. Just dont use pressure on it, so that the water doesnt forcefully find its way into those devices.