Pressure washers and engines

[Stone0311 0]

I know this is usually a bad idea when trying to clean an engine but wondered if its an option. Before transplant its going to get a good dose of tlc, paint and polish; Q is can I use a pressure washer to clean it first? Its on a stand, nothing electrical apart from sensors I can protect, all openings covered - also will be getting a new head gasket etc anyway.

Can anyone see any issues?

[robrado974 1]

Cannot see a problem there Stone , i still would not go to mad with it . I would coat it in the autoglym cold engine cleaner first and leave it for a while , then another coat . Then wash it off . When its dry repeat again but use a wire brush , use the small ones to get in the hard to reach areas . Then another wash off . It's also an option to use the cleaner , wire brush off and use a rag to clean off as well .

Rob

Edited May 21, 2014 by robrado974

[Stone0311 0]

Cheers Rob, is that autoglym stuff the best gear to use? Better than gunk etc?

[clumpy1 11]

Cheers Rob, is that autoglym stuff the best gear to use? Better than gunk etc?

There is plenty that is better or worse dependant on how it is used

[sparks 0]

id tape off the sensor connector sockets just to be on the safe side

 

costs nothing and saves a major heart ache after if your second guessing after a misfire

[Stone0311 0]

Cheers guys

[robrado974 1]

I used the autoglym , found it worked well .

Rob