Pressure washing engine
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Pressure washing engine
I just recently went offroading and there is a lot of mud up on my engine and all around it, i was wondering if it was safe to pressure wash the engine and if there was anything i would need to do before washing it. Thanks
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From: Hanscom AFB, MA
I've never done it=, but it doesn't sound like a good idea. Too many electrical connections under there for me to feel comfortable about it. I've used Simple Green and a garden hose with success.
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Originally Posted by Blue'87GT
Too many electrical connections under there for me to feel comfortable about it.
But I understand about not wanting to push water directly into the wires. When I clean mine, I go lightly around the driver's side fenderwell, where all of those harnesses are.
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Just don't wash it when the engine is HOT. You might crack a manifold.
Be careful not to get water in the Power Distribution Box where all the relays are. Some are expensive to replace.
Be careful not to get water in the Power Distribution Box where all the relays are. Some are expensive to replace.
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I use the simple green also and it works great.
I never had any problems related to washing the engine.
I never had any problems related to washing the engine.
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From: Hanscom AFB, MA
Originally Posted by JBronco
What about driving down the freway in a rainstorm? They are getting wet for sure. And I have been stuck on my Harley in the rain many times, it keeps on going as long as I do.
But I understand about not wanting to push water directly into the wires. When I clean mine, I go lightly around the driver's side fenderwell, where all of those harnesses are.
But I understand about not wanting to push water directly into the wires. When I clean mine, I go lightly around the driver's side fenderwell, where all of those harnesses are.
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