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CarlW:
Anything you need to be wary of when using water / products around the engine? any wires / battery etc to cover up with some tarp or anything?

xjay1337:
Nope if you have all the battery and fuse box covers you are fine to go.

gti265:
Just obviously dont point a jet wash at the fuse box for 10 mins and expect it to stay dry insude, but a quick rinse with hose or jet wash will be fine as its all relitavly water tight, just remember if you start the engine dont put fingers in fans etc if its hot enough for them to turn on ;)

Friend learnt the fard way by putting engine on and loosing his sponge in the cambelt, nearly his fingers 2  :congrats:

Tom

jocco:
I think its rediculauss and dangerous to wash an engine while its running.

The way I do it, I get it warmed up, turn off, clean, dry as much as you can and then start the engine and let it idle for 10-15 min.

DanMaytee:

--- Quote from: jocco on May 19, 2014, 02:33:23 pm ---I think its rediculauss and dangerous to wash an engine while its running.

The way I do it, I get it warmed up, turn off, clean, dry as much as you can and then start the engine and let it idle for 10-15 min.

--- End quote ---

Why is it? Surely as long as you aren't squirting water into the intake you're fine.  I've done it plenty of times with the engine running and not had one problem.  I did avoid the battery, fuse box and alternator though.

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