Cleaning The 7.3
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Cleaning The 7.3
I've cleaned gas motors and knew the things to keep water out of, this is nmy first diesel. After seeing some of the pics of mods and these clean motors I want mine clean. It has 105,000 miles of gunk and stuff on the turbo and motor. Will a simple degreaser work or Simple Green. Also what should try and keep dry?
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Will a simple degreaser work or Simple Green
Just make sure you cover batteries, glow plug relay, power steering pump cover, alternator, and the wiring harnesses near the driver's side firewall. If you have an open element filter, cover that as well.
Do not pressure wash. Soak with Simple Green and hose off.
Have fun!
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Why do you cover the batteries & alternator? Don't they get a good soaking when you drive through a bunch of water? Since I'm in Texas now, it's certainly an issue... 
BTW, I also use SG -- works great!!
BTW, I also use SG -- works great!!
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
PS reservoir cap -- it has a vent hole in it that will allow water and/or SG into the fluid. Not good...
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I take it that's the Power Steering??
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Originally Posted by Pocket
Yes, that cap needs to be covered. Look carefully, you'll see the vent hole.
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
Why do you cover the batteries & alternator? Don't they get a good soaking when you drive through a bunch of water? Since I'm in Texas now, it's certainly an issue...
BTW, I also use SG -- works great!!
BTW, I also use SG -- works great!!