washing motor

ducati955 · 04-21-2010, 05:35 PM

I usually wipe mine down w a product.. but im thinking, soap, then a rinse might be a lot easier?

anything to watch out for besides the intake?

bma · 04-21-2010, 06:18 PM

Try to keep water away from the alternator too.

TheRox · 04-21-2010, 10:31 PM

Keep using product...do it a few times.

Although I see some of the pros just washing up the entire engine bay...I don't see why you can't do that.

zaxjax · 04-22-2010, 08:09 AM

Use a light mist, diluted APC and various brushes and towels. Don't soak the motor and make sure it's cool

ducati955 · 04-22-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxjax

Use a light mist, diluted APC and various brushes and towels. Don't soak the motor and make sure it's cool

whats diluted APC? thanx again guys! these motors get so dirty!~

zaxjax · 04-23-2010, 07:32 AM

APC - All Purpose Cleaner

Lots of them on the market - I like Simple Green diluted, Optimium Power Clean works well.

cstavaru · 04-25-2010, 05:20 PM

- Make sure the motor is a bit warm (not dead cold).
- Cover the alternator with a plastic bag (I didn't on my 335i and it was fine).
- Spray some degreaser (I use Chemical Brothers Orange Degreaser or Carlack 68 citrus-based) on all of the engine bay, reach out all the bits. Be generous. Do not use water before spraying the degreaser, it works better this way.
- Wait for 5 minutes.
- Use a pressure washer to wash the engine, at about 75% pressure. Hold the lance as vertically as possible. Do not approach the lance to the engine parts while washing.
- Wait at least 30 minutes before starting the engine
- Don't be afraid to wash your engine

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bma Private First Class 18 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland iTrader: (3)	Try to keep water away from the alternator too.
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TheRox Colonel 119 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	Keep using product...do it a few times. Although I see some of the pros just washing up the entire engine bay...I don't see why you can't do that.
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Use a light mist, diluted APC and various brushes and towels. Don't soak the motor and make sure it's cool __________________ Detailed Image
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	APC - All Purpose Cleaner Lots of them on the market - I like Simple Green diluted, Optimium Power Clean works well. __________________ Detailed Image
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cstavaru Brigadier General 313 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	- Make sure the motor is a bit warm (not dead cold). - Cover the alternator with a plastic bag (I didn't on my 335i and it was fine). - Spray some degreaser (I use Chemical Brothers Orange Degreaser or Carlack 68 citrus-based) on all of the engine bay, reach out all the bits. Be generous. Do not use water before spraying the degreaser, it works better this way. - Wait for 5 minutes. - Use a pressure washer to wash the engine, at about 75% pressure. Hold the lance as vertically as possible. Do not approach the lance to the engine parts while washing. - Wait at least 30 minutes before starting the engine - Don't be afraid to wash your engine __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \|
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