RE: [alfa] Re: alfa-digest V9 #1055

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> > Peter, I have to question your advice to get the engine good and hot
> > and then spray it down with anything that is not also good and hot.
> > Do I misunderstand?  Maybe I don't have enough faith in the alloy.
>
> 175 degrees isn't all that hot.   The purpose is to get the grease and oil
> warm and loose so it comes off.   The directions for the Gunk cleaner
state
> exactly as I do.   Never had a problem cleaning engines this way for
years.
> In fact, I just did it on the Verde 3 days ago.
>
> -Peter
>
> P.S.  Forgot to mention to cover the distributor before doing
> this.  The electrics *can* be problematic doing this.

Peter is right, these are the instructions that come with the product, I've
also never had any problems cleaning an engine this way.

As Peter says, avoid spraying anything directly on any sensors or
electronics, and I'd also avoid spraying directly on the headers, which can
be a bit hotter than the engine.

After all the cleaning, I usually run the motor a but to help dry everything
off..

bs
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