Safe Engine Cleaning - Land Rovers Only

ChamplainRover · 02-16-2008, 01:53 PM

In the process of replaing the oil pan gasket and the front cover gasket on one of my two 95 LWBs, I did some spot cleaning on the areas around which I was working.

My other rig is the beater. I have to fill refill the steering fluid resevoir regularly, and of course everything else leaks. It is a mess, and I would like to start figuring out where the leaks are coming from.

So, I need recommendations on how to clean the engine and underside. I don't want to blast away with a power washer or steam cleaner and ruin electricals by getting them wet and rip wires off.

Suggestions?

ChamplainRover

ChamplainRover · 02-18-2008, 12:28 PM

"Bump."

Anyone? Or are there no "tricks" to this. You just gotta spray and be careful as you do it?

Champlainrover

TerryS · 02-18-2008, 12:40 PM

If you spray the connections with WD40, or CRC beforehand, or a good application of dielectric grase, you can wash the engine pretty much without concern. Get some of the purple degreaser from the autoparts store and spray the entire engine, except the electrical connectors. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes then hose it off. I don't like using a power washer on the engine, just a strong hose nozzle.
If you have a compressor, blow off the excess water, and from around the connectors; injectors, water and fuel temp sensors, MAF plug, around the coil and distributor.

If you haven't already, change ALL your PS hoses, they will all be spongy by now.

stolenheron · 02-18-2008, 01:11 PM

WD40 is a godsend. Its coded title means "Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try" according to their own website. sweet little trivia fact.

02-16-2008, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChamplainRover ChamplianRover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 34 Gallery: 0	Safe Engine Cleaning In the process of replaing the oil pan gasket and the front cover gasket on one of my two 95 LWBs, I did some spot cleaning on the areas around which I was working. My other rig is the beater. I have to fill refill the steering fluid resevoir regularly, and of course everything else leaks. It is a mess, and I would like to start figuring out where the leaks are coming from. So, I need recommendations on how to clean the engine and underside. I don't want to blast away with a power washer or steam cleaner and ruin electricals by getting them wet and rip wires off. Suggestions? ChamplainRover

02-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,439 Gallery: 6	WD40 is a godsend. Its coded title means "Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try" according to their own website. sweet little trivia fact. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

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02-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChamplainRover ChamplianRover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 34 Gallery: 0	"Bump." Anyone? Or are there no "tricks" to this. You just gotta spray and be careful as you do it? Champlainrover

02-18-2008, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,032 Gallery: 0	If you spray the connections with WD40, or CRC beforehand, or a good application of dielectric grase, you can wash the engine pretty much without concern. Get some of the purple degreaser from the autoparts store and spray the entire engine, except the electrical connectors. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes then hose it off. I don't like using a power washer on the engine, just a strong hose nozzle. If you have a compressor, blow off the excess water, and from around the connectors; injectors, water and fuel temp sensors, MAF plug, around the coil and distributor. If you haven't already, change ALL your PS hoses, they will all be spongy by now.

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