Folks, I clean our engine compartment every oil change. I just use a very light spray from a garden hose to wet things down. Cover the distributor/alternator, and don't use high pressure. I use Castrol Super Kleen that comes in a pump bottle. This stuff is cheap and very effective. I've sold many people on it as it works so well, and is biodegradable and doesn't stink. Spray on, and use a 1" paintbrush to get into the nitty gritty areas. I apply the cleaner right on the brush as well. Wait a few minutes, hose off. Chamois dry :) Job done. USE ON A COLD ENGINE!!! Hope this helps, Harry. > > > > I've acquired a 1988 Vanagon GL, 2.1L. The previous owner took very good > > care of it, except for keeping the engine compartment clean. > > > > I thought about having it "Steam Cleaned". Can anyone pass on their > > experinces with this type of service? Does it work well? Can it be > > harmful? > > > > Would you or would you not recommend it? I would have a car service or > > dealer do it. > > > > Any infomrtion you can share would be great. > ----------------------------------------------------- Harry Yates, Langley, British Columbia Canada '90 Syncro Westfalia WWW - http://syncro.cr.bcit.bc.ca/hyates '87 Golf Diesel email: hyates@bcit.bc.ca '91 Miata (Millie) |
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