The engine on my Furbie Vrs is looking a little grubby. Whats the best way to clean it.

The engine on my Furbie Vrs is looking a little grubby. Whats the best way to clean it.

liberal coating of Gunk followed by a hose down with a mild amount of pressure

liberal coating of Gunk followed by a hose down with a mild amount of pressure

Is there any thing electrical I should be wary of....?

Personaly, I'd use some AG engine cleaner with a soft brush, start the engine and then rinse it off, simples

Personaly, I'd use some AG engine cleaner with a soft brush, start the engine and then rinse it off, simples

Hi Richie

Personally, I'd use some AG engine cleaner with a soft brush, start the engine and then rinse it off, simples

Whats the point of starting the engine ?

Radiotwo

It's worth wrapping some clingfilm or taping poly bags around the alternator, ECU and any obvious sensors such as the MAF etc, just to be on the safe side

close the bonnet. Out of sight out of mind

Have never been one for keeping the engine bay clean, its an engine and meant to look a little grubby but as most of the bits are removable plastic isn't it easier to remove them and clean them that way?

Edited 24 January, 201016 yr by matt@theforce

close the bonnet. Out of sight out of mind

i agree

Is there any thing electrical I should be wary of....?

Since its a diesel there not much chace of doing any damage with a good spray of water. Just don't use a full force pwer washer!.

I have power washed tractor and landrover engine for years and never had any problem - although bigger and beefier they have all the same bits!

reason for edit , I can't type!

Edited 24 January, 201016 yr by slider

I dont even risk that, damp cloth and some back to black and trim polish

Bleach it

disher washer? They are great for the greasy oven trays!

Hi Richie

Personally, I'd use some AG engine cleaner with a soft brush, start the engine and then rinse it off, simples

Whats the point of starting the engine ?

Radiotwo

Makes sure all the electrical are working, so I'm told........ :S

detailing brush, AG engine cleaner, toothbrush, cotton wool bud things on sticks, plenty of old rags/t-shirts, small sponge, bucket soapy water, jam jar of petrol, AG plastic cleaner/protector - lots of time.

Another school of thought says be carefull cleaning engine bay -the bodywork in there has protection ,which might be removed .Or is that from days of old ?