What is the best way to clean the engine compartment on a 94 Z28?

 

I believe that you can buy an "engine cleaning kit" from auto parts stores, I guess NAPA or PepBoys in the states....Canadian tire here.

What I would use is plain simple green. Just cover up any electrical components (ie. wires, conduits, junctions etc.) with a plastic baggy and an elastic band. Then spray simple green on grimey spots and rinse with a low pressure hose wash.

I would recommend NOT using a pressure washer...my friend did that and his car wouldn't run

It might require multiple cleaning applications if your bay is really dirty. You can finish up by using a "quick wax" or "quick detail" on any shiny parts or underhood to poslih it up a bit.

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Michael
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2002 Sunset Orange Metallic WS6 Coupe
GMMG Exhaust, MTI Clear Lid, BMR STB
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Sportside, 4.8 with 5spd
Street Scenes Grille,
HID Stage II Xenon Kit, Kenwood Speakers w/
12" Sub and Amp

 

I have always been told it is bad to use a degreasing agent under the hood, because it strips away grease/lubricants that are needed on moving engine parts, such as where the fan is etc etc...

Is this a myth, or true?

Is there any re-lubricating needed to be done after an engine bay cleaning?

 

DO NOT get anything wet on or near the opti, as you might ruin it.

 

Anyone?

 

I went to a local detail shop and paid 40 bucks. Told them I would break my foot off in his butt if he used and type of powersprayer. He then proceeded to hand wash my entire engine well. Did a faboulous job and I would highly recommend them to anyone in the west michigan area. I figure fo 40 bucks I got a great deal, and now it is just detail work to keep it looking showroom new. Call me lazy, but I wash and wax the damn thing to much to have to crawl under the hood too.

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Arrest ME Red 1994 Camaro Z28 Convertible
just a chip and a muffler, well maybe some headers
http://home.attbi.com/~mycamaro/

 

I had an old car once with a very dirty engine. I used a typical engine cleaner & never had any problems. I've also used a power sprayer on specific parts with a lot of greasy dirt built up & had no probs. Nowadays I keep the engine showroom clean with just a mild water spray, wipe dry and put tire dressing on the black plastic parts.

 

Simple green and a little elbow grease

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Mario,
White 94 Z28
Yeah I got a few mods
Video
Black 87 IROC-Z