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    cleaning thw inside of the engine bay.

    Hello all.

    Wat do u think of steam cleaning. Some people are for it. Some against.

    Any other ideas or recommendations
    I don't break gearboxes. Just engine mounts.............

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    Ive done it before, i put plastic carrier bags lol around the ecu box, abs pump alternator, fuse box etc, just be carefull.

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    This is a Clean engine bay, not a painted one, or blinged one lol



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    But it is alot easier with the engine and box out lol

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    For most of the grime I just use a good de greaser, a stiff brush and some water. Most of the crap that's in and around the engine bay will be oil based so it's not going to put up much of a fightanyway. unless it's filthy I'd not risk the steam cleaner.
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    Used to recommend carlach 68 special cleanser - but it's becoming increasingly hard to get hold off. Personally I am against steam cleaning. I'd follow the method above.
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