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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Decided to clean up the engine today, every time i looked at it i figured it would be impossible to get all of the dirt/gunk off the hoses and way down in the engine bay. Somehow or another, it all came off and now its super pretty

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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what did u use?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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looks good, I try not to clean my engine bay with water as often, since it might cause electric problems and such. I do it when I can't take it anymore.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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NICE JOB!! Degreaser?...
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Nice....
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by evileagle
what did u use?
A combination of Blast, tire shiner stuff and water

Originally Posted by blacksc400
looks good, I try not to clean my engine bay with water as often, since it might cause electric problems and such. I do it when I can't take it anymore.
I soaked everything in water except my alternator and battery. I was also very cautious as to not get any water in my plug gallery.

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NICE JOB!! Degreaser?...
Blast, it works wonders and its only $2

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Nice....
Thanks
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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I need to do this so bad, looks great.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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very nice job now u wanna do mine?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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looks great, especially the hoses. Where did you get them and how much?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Wow! looks brand new!
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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I've changed my mind, this is way too risky for my perfectly running sc300! If it ain't broke don't fix it!

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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very nice! and very clean..looks good!
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by AzNbOi2626
very nice job now u wanna do mine?
For a small fee :P

Originally Posted by Bryan858
looks great, especially the hoses. Where did you get them and how much?
Autozone, comes in a kit of color'd hoses.

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I've changed my mind, this is way too risky for my perfectly running sc300! If it ain't broke don't fix it!
I am not mechanically inclined, this is my 2nd car and the only car ive ever changed the oil on. With that being said, if i can do it, you can do it.... You will be safe as long as you dont get water down the spark plug gallery.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Wow, it cleaned the timing cover from Silver to black, the hoses from black to red, I got to get me some of that cleaner! LOL
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Well, i actually had to get Kazaam to do that. But, he is available at any local Wal-Mart at a "slashed" price
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