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safe to use a high pressure washer at a do it yourself car wash on the engine?

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Old 07-24-2003, 08:32 AM
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Default i was at the car wash when a friend did that with his 1.8t and i watched the car leave the car wash
on a flatbed =(
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:23 AM
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Well, I think that answers the question then.
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:42 AM
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I documented a perfect way to wash the engine bay - high pressure is a big NO NO
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:50 AM
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Default i do it all the time. just steer engine cleaners from the alternator
do not use spray degreasers especially on the plastic check valves
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:52 AM
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Can't you go somewhere and have it steam cleaned? I could just be talking out of my *** though. . .
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Default geez, reading all your responses i feel i'm doing something wrong again
nevermind
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Old 07-24-2003, 11:51 AM
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Default I've done it a couple times....
but I usually just use Simple Green and a Hose, it's not like I'm going to be entering car shows or anything
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Default heehee... your car in a car show... lol!
soot, body panels in colors, bent wheel... heehee

word... you know I think your car is dope... but not really a show car per se...

when you coming down here to hang with us mr. busy?
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Default No matter how many times I see it...
I still love your sig! Definitely one of my favorites!

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Default I just fixed that bent wheel!
Now I have one clean rim, and 3 dirty ones

My wife is expecting her Visa anyday now, and should hopefully be here the beginning of August.

She wants to go to Ikea, so I'm sure we can make a weekend out of it and hang out/drink/bar hop/etc
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