Engine Bay Annoyance

[ardandy 0]

Just cleaned my engine bay (quite chuffed if I do say so myself!) and am pleased with the results. My only annoyance with it at the mo is the washer jet tank thingy. It's perfect on the outside but all moldy on the inside.

 

How the hell can you clean inside a tank??? :mad:

 

You can see it in the bottom pic.

[Trig 0]

Also whilst we're on the subject of enigne bays... :oops: Anyone know where to get a nice clean & clear expansion tank so the level of coolant is actually readable! We saw a nice one on Sunday... (but forgot to ask)

[Walesy 0]

..Yeah, what newer cars have the same tank ? ...

 

BTW ( I live closer to Combellecks trig :wink: :lol: )

 

 

Looks good Andy!

[VR6 South 0]

Try using some kettle descaler for the washer bottle, one which is suitable for plastic kettles then use a bottle brush to remove any remaining marks. Make sure it gets well rinsed afterwards. Nice work BTW.

[billinjah 0]

aparently vinegar is good for cleaning them or just buy new they aren't much.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

For the expansion tank, just get a new one, they're not much and they're pure white, not a nice tan colour :-) Dead easy to read the level.

 

As for the screen wash resevoir, I cleaned mine with a rag and a stick. Just dropped the rag in and wiped it around with the stick and some thinners. Job done ;-)

 

Or again, new ones are spangly :-)

[Supercharged 2]

Or upgrade to the 7 ltr version - £20...

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Depends what shift weight you have though, I think the VR one will hit it...