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Get The Red Dust Out Of My Engine Bay!

EARMUFF

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mad082 Grand Master

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well there are a few ways to do this. first of all, if you have a pod, cover it with a plastic bag. you don't want any dust or water getting through it.

first option is to get an airgun for a compressor and just blow all the dust out. this wan't get all of it out but will get most of it out and then you could just wipe everything off with a damp rag.

the other option is to hose if out. if doing this you definately want to remove the coil pack cover if it is still on (would be wise to remove it if using the air gun method too). make sure the engine is cold when hosing it. then once you have hosed it out you would want to use an airgun to blow any water out from around the coils otherwise you will get a missfire for a while until all the water dries out.

Zardz15 Explorer

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yeah in the past ive masked up most/all electrical components and bagged the pod filter, sprayed a can of heavy duty degreaser on it, then used a water compressor to hose it down. then i used air compessor to blow any water out/off electrical parts or just take the car for a quick drive to dry it up. done

KR4-GTR Mentor

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Water and compressor is the way to go if you want to do it fast. Done using the methods described above - you'll be as sweet as pie.

But if your really anal like me, just get a bucket, water, sponge, rags, polish and a toothbrush - then start scrubbin!

I had the same problem with the dust! 5+ hours later with the above, mine was as good as new. haha

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best to have car running while you steam clean it, as u know when or if u get water in wrong place, you can cover as much or little as u want, only mandatory thing is the pod or airbox..And dont go overboard on top of the coils.. nice job kr4gtr

mad082 Grand Master

mad082

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  EARMUFF said:
y do i hav to remove the coilpak cover? So if i cover evrything, spray degreaser, hose it off, let it dry and take it for a drive, thats ok?

because water (and dust) will get in there (even with the cover on) and if you don't take the cover off it will take about an hour of driving with a serious missfire for the water to evaporate. or you can pull the cover off, get it nice and clean, dry it out and not have any issues

iseekool Veteran

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  mad082 said:
well there are a few ways to do this. first of all, if you have a pod, cover it with a plastic bag. you don't want any dust or water getting through it.

first option is to get an airgun for a compressor and just blow all the dust out. this wan't get all of it out but will get most of it out and then you could just wipe everything off with a damp rag.

the other option is to hose if out. if doing this you definately want to remove the coil pack cover if it is still on (would be wise to remove it if using the air gun method too). make sure the engine is cold when hosing it. then once you have hosed it out you would want to use an airgun to blow any water out from around the coils otherwise you will get a missfire for a while until all the water dries out.

First option is safest way. Just make sure to wear goggles and a mask.

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