Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 07:44 PM |
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Jet Wash + Engine Bay
One of my neighbours was washing his car today, i happened to look over to see him jetwashing his brand new Toyota engine bay! Didn't seem to be
trying to avoid any electrics, just randomly and for sometime washing.
What's the bets it doesn't start in the morning?
Surely it can't be good to JetWash an engine, I was always told it was bad.
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l0rd
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 07:47 PM |
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I used to do it in Greece on our Pick up Truck and our Renault 21.
Everytime there was an issu because of water. Wasn't the end of the world just some difficulty when trying to switch on the engine. Gave it a
couple of tries and off it used to go.
Eventually, every time i used to pressure wash it, i tried avoiding the distributor cap and the engine was allways running.
Never had an issue after that.
New cars, i have never done it as i know that it can become a dissaster.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 07:51 PM |
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Well his engine definately wasn't running and must of been there nearly 5 mins 
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NigeEss
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 07:59 PM |
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It'll be fine. If it's a petrol and the ignition gets damp it'll struggle to start and run.
If a diseasel then no prob.
Think of unfaired motorbikes ridden in the rain.
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l0rd
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:06 PM |
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Plus, every new car have waterproof connectors.
I wouldn't worry that much but wouldn't try it to my car which needs it just in case.
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balidey
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:08 PM |
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You gotta wonder WHY he was doing in.
If its a new engine then it shouldn't be dirty.
If its a new engine and it IS dirty, then he's got a bad oil leak.
If it is a new engine, it IS dirty and he has an oil leak then using water on it is no use without a detergent.
So, my conclusion is, he's a numpty
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:36 PM |
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I've always done it with the tin tops and occasionaly with the Indyblade
As long as you avoid the highesst pressure into the most sensitive bits it will be fine if built properly 
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fesycresy
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:40 PM |
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I power washed the 'inside' of a Vectra, which I needed shot of quick.
Even the central locking started to work afterwards 
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Plus, every new car have waterproof connectors.
I wouldn't worry that much but wouldn't try it to my car which needs it just in case.
I wouldn't either. Waterproof connectors are probably actually "splashproof" and even if they're better and proof against jets
of water, that'll be against hosing down, not pressure washing!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
I power washed the 'inside' of a Vectra, which I needed shot of quick.
Even the central locking started to work afterwards
Lol, brilliant
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Hellfire
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:24 PM |
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Could he have been steam cleaning rather than jet washing his engine bay? From a distance they'd probably look like similar processes.......
Phil
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bob
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:43 PM |
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Being a new Toyota he will be happy the car wont start in the morning, odds are it has every chance of not stopping.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 10:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
Being a new Toyota he will be happy the car wont start in the morning, odds are it has every chance of not stopping.
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 12:20 AM |
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had he been for a drive beforehand? If the engine was warm then he runs the risk of cracking the exhaust manifold...
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 07:36 AM |
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Yeah it was steaming as the engine was still hot
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Plus, every new car have waterproof connectors.
I wouldn't worry that much but wouldn't try it to my car which needs it just in case.
Dream on , I would like a pound for every time I have had problems with engine electrics a few months after the engine has been steam cleaned or
pressure washed. Engine may start easily after cleaning but a few months down the the connectors will probably be corroded.
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