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The title says it all really. We got caught in a storm on a dirt track which left the vehicle covered in mud including the engine after a few mud holes. I would like to hear how other members deal with mud covered engines to prevent damage to sensitive parts?
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Just don't go too close. Stubborn dirt should be agitated with a brush and not forced off with a pressure washer. A pressure washer saves a lot of water. In the engine bay, treat it as a rinser.Comment
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My user manual says the engine will catch fire if washed. True, check it out.
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Should be fine as long as you don't use fire water wash the engine,its a highly flammable liquid.
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agree with AMTS.
I use the foamer bottle on the Gernie with car wash
then use a dish mop to clean it
finish off with the foam attachment with the bottler off do no detergent.
comes up pretty good
Also use the foam attachment with out the bottle for the final rinse when I wash it.Comment
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Every time we do day trips, some love diving Into the mud, then they go home & wash it down. Never heard of any problems on 1kd prados.
Most services I wash down engine bay afterwards.
Every injector job gets thoroughly washed the day before the big job. They also get a rinse after.
I have never had any trouble with it. I do blow them dry & then drive them.
I use kenco heavy duty degreaser, available at Bunnings 5lt $14.40.
Also truck wash or super wash.
Mixed in a 2 ltr spray bottle. Spray & soak for a few minutes, re spray.
Use pressure on on solid materials.
Use distance caution when directing near electronic devices like abs module, maf sensor for 2 examples.
I have hit them pretty well & never had an issue, but still usually use caution.
Better to find out at home or workshop rather than in a river crossing if there is a miss sealed item.
IMO this happens occasionally on other brands, which I don't work on anymore :-)
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Just watched. Some fair tips.Originally posted by Puddock View Post
I have some more.......
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Don't use that flammable spray degreaser in your engine bay. Use it for dissolving grease parts washing only.
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Have a fire extinguisher handy.
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Only use water based degreaser on your vehicle.
As I said I use & reccomended the kenco.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/kenco-5l-...easer_p6101169
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Don't run the engine, the degreaser & water will work its way in to bearings like drive belt idlers & dry them up.
I have been fastidiously washing/cleaning engine bays after services for 24 years.
Thank you for reading.
Cheers,
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I checked out that degreaser from Bunnings. From the ingredients, you would do just as well using diluted dishwashing powder.Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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Thanks Guys
For a start I would not use a degreaser on mud - plain water is enough. I just wanted to know if there are particular parts to avoid with a pressure washer other then the obvious ones.
As to degreasers, there are two types, caustic soda based (sodium hydroxide) and that based on hydro carbons. The first is cheap and nasty particularly on paint work and aluminum alloys - the first is more expensive but more effective. If some members are using pressure washers without issues then I should be OK.Comment
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No no, It's shit hot! Maybe you should pour it over you & see if its as nice as dish washing powderOriginally posted by Corigator View Post
First look up the old flick "the toxic avenger", haha, just kidding no don't do it, even diluted it can eat away alloys, I'm not sure what sort of a chemist you are but don't rely on your own chemistry calculations lol......Comment
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umm confused ...
so which is the good one ?! they're both the first one ?The first is cheap and nasty particularly on paint work and aluminum alloys - the first is more expensive but more effectiveComment
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#### - If I get my chemistry calculations wrong people dieOriginally posted by Anth120playdo View Post
and yes I know that the dishwasher powders are caustic based; not quite like Palmolive. But soak in it if you like.
OK just in-case anyone takes me seriously Caustic Soda will dissolve your skin and cause nasty burns.Last edited by Corigator; 15-04-2016, 02:52 PM.Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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I might chuck some morning fresh in the spa with me tonight, see how it goes hey? Say 2ltrs?Originally posted by Corigator View Post#### - If I get my chemistry calculations wrong people die
and yes I know that the dishwasher powders are caustic based; not quite like Palmolive. But soak in it if you like.
OK just in-case anyone takes me seriously Caustic Soda will dissolve your skin and cause nasty burns.
I'm no chemist, don't know what's in the kenco, but even well diluted its very effective in dissolving grease, including egr soot.
Best thing I've used in my time. I'm surprised it's on the shelf. Bit like the bifentherin or whatever, you know the one I mean, very exe.Comment
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