Engine Bay - Best way to clean?

Andy b1 (WR) · 24-02-13, 11:21 AM

Hi.
Just wondering if anybody has a suggestion on the best way to clean up the engine bay on a 1986 Ur quattro.

I suppose the normal way would be to steam clean but on a classic Audi is that advisable, all them electrics!

Cheers, Andy

moonwatcher · 24-02-13, 12:09 PM

Remove the HT leads, plastic bags on the electric modules and gaffer tape and steam away, all them electrics get normally wet when you drive in the rain so it shouldn't be an issue

Andy b1 (WR) · 24-02-13, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonwatcher

Remove the HT leads, plastic bags on the electric modules and gaffer tape and steam away, all them electrics get normally wet when you drive in the rain so it shouldn't be an issue

Ok thanks

, will have a go when a bit warmer. What about a good de-greaser?

bigkeeko · 24-02-13, 12:49 PM

I've used turtle wax engine clean on my cars before. Spray on. Work in with a brush then rinse off. Easy to use and effective. Like yer man above says, cover over the leccy bits and youre good to go.

yeti · 24-02-13, 01:06 PM

Parrafin gun fun of petrol, then leave the bonnet up for the rest of the day and don't have a fag anywhere near it!

Andy b1 (WR) · 24-02-13, 02:08 PM

Hi lads.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigkeeko

I've used turtle wax engine clean on my cars before. Spray on. Work in with a brush then rinse off. Easy to use and effective.

Sounds good to me. Easy and effective, just how i like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

Parrafin gun fun of petrol, then leave the bonnet up for the rest of the day and don't have a fag anywhere near it!

Cheers but too many smokers around here, could go badly.

Thanks

moonwatcher · 24-02-13, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy b1 (WR)

Ok thanks

, will have a go when a bit warmer. What about a good de-greaser?

I use
Chassis Clean (5 litres)
Product code: C265
Only
£9.19
Quick Overview
An aggressive water based cleaner, ideal for use with a pressure washer for cleaning grease, road film etc from chassis, engine bay, and other oily components.

frost.co.uk

Andy b1 (WR) · 25-02-13, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonwatcher

I use
Chassis Clean (5 litres)
Product code: C265
Only
£9.19
Quick Overview
An aggressive water based cleaner, ideal for use with a pressure washer for cleaning grease, road film etc from chassis, engine bay, and other oily components.

Thanks moonwatcher, will have a look.

rtz62 · 25-02-13, 07:15 AM

I use ChemicalGuys engine cleaner; very reasonably priced.
As above, spray on, agitate with a brush, leave for a short time and then wash off with a normal garden hose on a low setting.
Beware leaving any engine degreaser on any plastics as it can mark it.

geneandbolly · 25-02-13, 08:07 AM

a big tin of good old fashioned gunk and a stiff brush...

i SAYYY !!

24-02-13, 12:09 PM	#2
moonwatcher 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Posts: 2,049	Remove the HT leads, plastic bags on the electric modules and gaffer tape and steam away, all them electrics get normally wet when you drive in the rain so it shouldn't be an issue __________________ Coupe Quattro 1985

24-02-13, 01:06 PM	#5
yeti Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 1,166	Parrafin gun fun of petrol, then leave the bonnet up for the rest of the day and don't have a fag anywhere near it! __________________ 1990 Coupe Quattro (WTF did I buy that for?) Half a 1983 Coupe FI (long term parts shelf) 2003 Cors-arrrgh More Polos that you'd ever believe No time, no money, all the wrong tools and a workshop that's too far away

25-02-13, 08:07 AM	#10
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	a big tin of good old fashioned gunk and a stiff brush... i SAYYY !! __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

24-02-13, 12:49 PM	#4
bigkeeko Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 87	I've used turtle wax engine clean on my cars before. Spray on. Work in with a brush then rinse off. Easy to use and effective. Like yer man above says, cover over the leccy bits and youre good to go.

25-02-13, 07:15 AM	#9
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	I use ChemicalGuys engine cleaner; very reasonably priced. As above, spray on, agitate with a brush, leave for a short time and then wash off with a normal garden hose on a low setting. Beware leaving any engine degreaser on any plastics as it can mark it.