So, I've read a few topics and I'm still a bit worried about what to do.
I've got autobrite Jaffa clean which is amazing stuff, cleaning the engine bay obviously you can't reach everywhere. So with the hose, I know need to cover or go no where near the alternator, but is there anywhere else I need to stay well away from? I'm worried about electrics etc as I am not mechanically minded with engines!! Or is everything pretty well sealed up?
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The connectors should be well sealed but I'd not put a pressure washer on them, careful application with a hose should be fine-my motorbike engine gets a good soaking whenever it rains & it's always been ok
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Cheers mate, sorry for the late reply. I chickened out again! Lol I did take off the engine cover and cleaned that though!
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I use this stuff (occasionally) and never had a problem with that.MartynFrancis wrote:Cheers mate, sorry for the late reply. I chickened out again! Lol I did take off the engine cover and cleaned that though!
Using a slightly more coarse brush than that for washing the car I give it a general scrub and hose down periodically.
So long as you're just hosing it down and not power washing inside the engine you should be fine...
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1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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No problem jet washing the engine as long as all the electrical components are covered. I've done it many many times with different cars including the Z, never had a problem using a jet wash. As long as common sense is used you should be fine
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