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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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washing engine and compartment

any harm in spraying down the engine compartment and engine as long as its not high pressure and tons of water?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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I've been told to do it with a cold engine and try not to spray on the power distribution box
thats how I do it and haven't had any trouble hope this helps.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 05:38 AM
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I used to detail cars on the side in college and have done tons of engine cleanups, including my powerstroke. My method is give everything a good soak with simple green, hit really grimmy areas with purple power or engine degreaser. let sit for a minute or two and then "lightly" pressure wash everything, try not to directly spray any electronics. Then start the vehicle and let it run for a couple minutes. Then the key is to leave the hood open in a sunny area for another hour or two, that way all the remaining water and moisture is dried up. Never had an issue doing it that way.
 
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I pressure wash 6.0 engines no problem.

Leave the engine running and do not aim directly at the FICM or PCM

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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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Keep it away from the alternator otherwise you'll be buying a new one, don't ask me how I know...

Use either simple green in full concentration or the spray on gel from Gunk
 
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Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
Keep it away from the alternator otherwise you'll be buying a new one, don't ask me how I know...

Use either simple green in full concentration or the spray on gel from Gunk
Alternators are designed to be submerged so what happened with yours?

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