VWVortex


+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Engine Bay Cleaning MK1

  1. Member
    Join Date
    Jul 23rd, 2011
    Location
    623
    Posts
    525
    Vehicles
    1981 Vw rabbit, 1968 Chevelle Malibu, 2008 Yaris sedan
    05-11-2012 06:46 AM #1
    Has anyone ever pressure washed their engine bay on there mk1. I know i jsut did on My girls new toyota and i was thinking about doing my rabbits but i figured id cover up the distributor if it did.

  2. Member
    Join Date
    Nov 30th, 2010
    Location
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts
    594
    Vehicles
    86 Cabriolet, 73 Super Beetle
    05-11-2012 07:26 AM #2
    dink and flicka

  3. Member qwikxr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 9th, 2003
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    7,847
    Vehicles
    2001 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD 6speed, 82 ABA-swapped Caddy
    05-11-2012 09:17 AM #3
    I do all the time..

    I pre-soak with Oil Eat'R or Krud Kutter, wait a few, brush the heavier spots, then pressure wash it all down, taking care not to directly spray the dizzy or connectors. I've never had an issue (yet).

  4. Member iamdagerman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 18th, 2006
    Location
    ga
    Posts
    3,686
    Vehicles
    1 70 bug, 2 71 supers,89 Cabby, 72 Ghia (FS)
    05-12-2012 05:08 PM #4
    Pressure washer took all paint off every seam!

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts