Washed/de-greased engine now won't start -damage
Just had my engine and undercarriage power washed at a local car wash for $35. The car was off but warmed up real good. I could see the water steaming off as the guy did it. All the dirt and oil from a leak that I have in the back of the oil pan since the back 2 bolts don't tighten( might need inserts ) was killing me when I did the engine and transmission mounts last weekend with the help of a friend. Anyway the car started right up afterwards but it is running kind of rough and the VSC light popped on. I'll give it a couple of days to dry out good and see what happens.
I just recently had my lower pan resealed. Had a slow seep. $150.00 Worth every penny.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; Jun 6, 2013 at 08:47 PM.
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Funny, I power washed my engine twice and hit every last corner with no issue. Guess I won't press my luck any further after this thread.
If I were you, I would check the neutral safety switch and its line first. Does your starter solenoid have 12 supply? This can be checked at the pin 2 of the starter relay located at the fuse box. So you don't need to access the starter motor itself to check the voltage.
The neutral safety switch is in the box attached to the AT and water is passing through there when the engine is washed by plenty of water with chemicals. The box is originally waterproofed but an aged box tends to loose the good capability of it and also some chemicals damage the sealing.
The neutral safety switch is in the box attached to the AT and water is passing through there when the engine is washed by plenty of water with chemicals. The box is originally waterproofed but an aged box tends to loose the good capability of it and also some chemicals damage the sealing.
Yeah, resealed with Toyota fipg.
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fipg = Form In Place Gasket (aka Permatex) - something that the cowboy is not a fan of (unless you are a robot at the Lexus factory in Japan, then it's fine)
I say use a Fel-Pro gasket, then you won't accidentally squeeze the excess into your transmission or oil pan!
I say use a Fel-Pro gasket, then you won't accidentally squeeze the excess into your transmission or oil pan!
Or a semi-competent and patient mechanic.
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