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Old 05-13-2010, 01:13 PM   #41
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probably not the best idea....
I agree, pressure washing an engine bay seems like a lazy way of doing things since the same can be accomplished with a damp rag and some cleaning solution.
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:01 PM   #42
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well, yes, but i mean the possible damage that could be done of the pressure washer. popping hoses off, weathering belts/screws, rust. a few things come to mind...

not to mention the fact that some parts are not to be touched by water. hence the "gutters" around the engine, and splash guards around the wheel wells.
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Well that much is obvious lol, water never mixes good with bare metal and/or electricity.
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:05 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by x2cafn8dx View Post
lol connect the cowl and the intake.. like the old RAM Air Cowls

and pressure washing your engine bay? soooo not a good idea.
i do it once a month never had a problem

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well, yes, but i mean the possible damage that could be done of the pressure washer. popping hoses off, weathering belts/screws, rust. a few things come to mind...

not to mention the fact that some parts are not to be touched by water. hence the "gutters" around the engine, and splash guards around the wheel wells.
the gutters on the xd dont stop crap anyway u still get water inside the engine bay. thos who say its not a good idea dont have an idea what their talking about its actualy good for one point you can see any leaks or worn out hoses or belts cuz its not caked with dirt and grime


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Old 05-14-2010, 07:17 AM   #45
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well, you go ahead and keep doing that, and let me know how your engine looks at 75,000 miles.
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i've seen electrical components get decimated by power washing. i don't even power wash my car lol
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see my thread in interior electronics...
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What, you power wash your interior, Joe???!


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What, you power wash your interior, Joe???!

you bitch!!!
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^^^ hahahaha, now thats taking cleaning to a whole new level!!


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