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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Hello, I want to give my engine a good cleaning but don't want to have any problems starting it after.Is there a good product to spray on and wipe of rather than hosing?
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Dont do it if you have COPs.
 
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What's COPs
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I just did a search and found out what COPs is coil over plugs. I have a 1997 4.2 liter.I think it has COPs. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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After I bought my truck, I washed out the engine bay real good... A couple days later, I was dealing with a misfire. A fluke, perhaps. I have just read too many bad things about washing engines and these Ford COPs. I'll let my engine get a little dirty/dusty.
 
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I usually just cover the coil/distributor, alternator and fuse box with a couple plastic bags. The just be mindful not to blast water on electical parts. I have never had a problem, I have cleaned all my cars engine bays probably once a year no problems over the past 10 years for me.
 
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