how am i going to get myself outta this one...
or just keep the car running
12-28-07, 05:17 PM
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At least ya didn't Hydrolock!
Cover key components with plastic bags and rags (electrical shizzle and battery shtuff) Turn the vehicle on, spray some water and take your time.
After thats done
Get a damp rag and a old brush and clean up the sensitive stuff (i've had my car turned off for this before.
Cover key components with plastic bags and rags (electrical shizzle and battery shtuff) Turn the vehicle on, spray some water and take your time.
After thats done
Get a damp rag and a old brush and clean up the sensitive stuff (i've had my car turned off for this before.
12-28-07, 05:21 PM
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I actually ran into an issue like yours, but with a comedic twist. I used to park the car outside under a covered area, in Oregon come winter we get some cold nights. It didn't help that I lived by a wetland area, so a few weeks later I had this amazingly bad smell, sort of like when a heater core starts to leak (smells like a bad date!)....so I took it to a radiator place just to get a checkup done, and sure enough, the cooling system was fine, but what they found was a dead rat under the oil pan...
After removing the rodents remains and maggots, I proceeded off to the car wash to spray things out, and not thinking much, I sprayed water all over the engine bay. Needless to say the car just didn't run very well, and started running worse and worse.
So 2 hours later we figure out that water got into the sparkplug holes. Using a Turkey Baster, I was able to remove the water, but it was still a pain in the *** process.
My point: COVER that area and the distributer and you should be okay. Make sure the fuse box cover is on tight as well.
After removing the rodents remains and maggots, I proceeded off to the car wash to spray things out, and not thinking much, I sprayed water all over the engine bay. Needless to say the car just didn't run very well, and started running worse and worse.
So 2 hours later we figure out that water got into the sparkplug holes. Using a Turkey Baster, I was able to remove the water, but it was still a pain in the *** process.
My point: COVER that area and the distributer and you should be okay. Make sure the fuse box cover is on tight as well.
12-28-07, 08:48 PM
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I like to cover the valley where the spark plug tubes are, the distributor with a rag and a rubber glove, and watch the fuse box. The only dispute is have with keeping the engine running, is that the engine will be hot. I have noticed that if you spray heavy degreasers (i.e. Purple power, simple green...etc) on a hot or even warm engine you will get really bad oxidation (white powdery looking residue) on all of your aluminum. But covering the electrical components is KEY.
12-28-07, 10:22 PM
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I did it to my old car before. Just the cover the cap rotor, and alternater, with a plastic grocery bags.
The first time I didn't cover it too and well and didn't rinse off the cleaner too well either and engine ran ****ty and smoked for like 30min or so. LOL
The first time I didn't cover it too and well and didn't rinse off the cleaner too well either and engine ran ****ty and smoked for like 30min or so. LOL
12-29-07, 12:37 AM
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your not going to get yourself out of this one. Give up now. Sell your car to me cheap.
For god sakes people.
pay a pro?!?!
Get a hose, wash it out, let it dry. With the engine cold. I have no idea why people are telling you to do it with the engine warm. Rapidly cooling down your car with water doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
what do you think happens when you drive in the rain? Or do most people posting in this thread not?
For god sakes people.
pay a pro?!?!
Get a hose, wash it out, let it dry. With the engine cold. I have no idea why people are telling you to do it with the engine warm. Rapidly cooling down your car with water doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
what do you think happens when you drive in the rain? Or do most people posting in this thread not?
12-29-07, 03:00 AM
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I've used a pressure hose to spray my engine before, I didn't encounter any problems. Hit that ish up with a brush and degreaser and rinse off, careful of any electrical components (as people have already said).
12-29-07, 09:14 AM
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I have had to pull my plugs to clear water before even after being careful where i was spraying, horrible misfire due to plug boots not keeping water out. Cover you dist and anything with external electronics. BE CAREFUL. I have never had a problem with any of my other cars or even this one until the last time I cleaned my engine. Good luck
12-29-07, 10:54 AM
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basically what all these guys said!
At least ya didn't Hydrolock!
Cover key components with plastic bags and rags (electrical shizzle and battery shtuff) Turn the vehicle on, spray some water and take your time.
After thats done
Get a damp rag and a old brush and clean up the sensitive stuff (i've had my car turned off for this before.
Cover key components with plastic bags and rags (electrical shizzle and battery shtuff) Turn the vehicle on, spray some water and take your time.
After thats done
Get a damp rag and a old brush and clean up the sensitive stuff (i've had my car turned off for this before.
I actually ran into an issue like yours, but with a comedic twist. I used to park the car outside under a covered area, in Oregon come winter we get some cold nights. It didn't help that I lived by a wetland area, so a few weeks later I had this amazingly bad smell, sort of like when a heater core starts to leak (smells like a bad date!)....so I took it to a radiator place just to get a checkup done, and sure enough, the cooling system was fine, but what they found was a dead rat under the oil pan...
After removing the rodents remains and maggots, I proceeded off to the car wash to spray things out, and not thinking much, I sprayed water all over the engine bay. Needless to say the car just didn't run very well, and started running worse and worse.
So 2 hours later we figure out that water got into the sparkplug holes. Using a Turkey Baster, I was able to remove the water, but it was still a pain in the *** process.
My point: COVER that area and the distributer and you should be okay. Make sure the fuse box cover is on tight as well.
After removing the rodents remains and maggots, I proceeded off to the car wash to spray things out, and not thinking much, I sprayed water all over the engine bay. Needless to say the car just didn't run very well, and started running worse and worse.
So 2 hours later we figure out that water got into the sparkplug holes. Using a Turkey Baster, I was able to remove the water, but it was still a pain in the *** process.
My point: COVER that area and the distributer and you should be okay. Make sure the fuse box cover is on tight as well.
I like to cover the valley where the spark plug tubes are, the distributor with a rag and a rubber glove, and watch the fuse box. The only dispute is have with keeping the engine running, is that the engine will be hot. I have noticed that if you spray heavy degreasers (i.e. Purple power, simple green...etc) on a hot or even warm engine you will get really bad oxidation (white powdery looking residue) on all of your aluminum. But covering the electrical components is KEY.
12-30-07, 08:49 PM
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Spraying water on the motor while it is running does not rapidly cool down the block, water is not nearly cold enough to do that. Spray it while it is running so that there is a LESS likely chance for anything to stop working 
I've sprayed down my LS400 before and it's fine (a bit more covered up than your SC) but like they said, rag and bag it and you'll be good to go.
I've sprayed down my LS400 before and it's fine (a bit more covered up than your SC) but like they said, rag and bag it and you'll be good to go.