Cleaning the engine bay?
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I'd never get that lucky Sam, if I did that, the thing would never run again! LOL!!
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The alternator is brand new, I mean was just put on right before I bought the truck, so I didn't wanna chance it. It makes me nervous spraying water on the engine period! LOL!
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My Pop just told me this trick. Warm the engine up just a bit then spray your favorite cleaner, his is "88" I think. Rinse the engine bay down real well but gently and let dry.
Drive around/warm up the engine and then spray it down liberally with WD-40. My engine bay looks sweet now. I use the WD-40 for most everything on the truck, including the leaf spring bushings.
Since I did this routine back in September I occasionally spray the engine bay down with WD-40 whether the engine is hot or cold. Haven't had the need to wash it whatsoever.
Works like a charm for me
Drive around/warm up the engine and then spray it down liberally with WD-40. My engine bay looks sweet now. I use the WD-40 for most everything on the truck, including the leaf spring bushings.
Since I did this routine back in September I occasionally spray the engine bay down with WD-40 whether the engine is hot or cold. Haven't had the need to wash it whatsoever.
Works like a charm for me
Last edited by Major Marvin; Apr 2, 2012 at 06:04 PM. Reason: added a word
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I've got a few more things to do before I wash it out, but then I gotta do it cause I can't stand a dirty engine. Looks like the boy that was driving this truck splashed it through some muddy water holes.
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Everything I've been doing has been inside the cab and under the truck so far, but I'm getting ready to take the down pipe, exhaust and intake that I put on the black/red truck off and put it all on this one, so I'm gonna have to get it cleaned up before I start under the hood.
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Well, I got it some what clean. I should have taken before pics, but didn't think about it.....this thing was dirty!
Now, drop the trans and t-case, order my clutch and flywheel and get my dp and exhaust on!
Now, drop the trans and t-case, order my clutch and flywheel and get my dp and exhaust on!
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