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Old 07-14-2008, 07:55 AM
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So like I said in my Roush bumper paint thread I was going to clean my engine bay. So to those that gave me a hard time Is this better

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Old 07-14-2008, 08:05 AM
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I would throw in there some color matched valve covers FTW.
 

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Old 07-14-2008, 08:11 AM
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When I put the new motor in I will At 160k miles on that one I really don't want to drop too much money on making it look too good when it will be yanked out soon
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:18 AM
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I see you had to even have a Silver Battery too *L
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:20 AM
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HA! Of course!
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:24 AM
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Holy smokes, yeap Id wait for new motor.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:14 AM
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damn thing looks like its got 160k on it too. lol.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:15 AM
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What did you use to clean it?
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:15 AM
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you missed a spot.







lol. looks good, mine is just as bad and i need to detail it....im just too lazy.

oh, and why is there duct tape next to your brake booster?
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by PureStang
oh, and why is there duct tape next to your brake booster?
When I got the car the rubber grommet for interior access was missing. Never knew until about a year or so ago when it was storming and I felt water drops on my feet. So yes...I slapped it on there so the inside would stay dry.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:24 AM
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That has my approval..lol
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:26 AM
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haha, i've never seen an engine dirtier than slithers, and cleaner than mustangvsix's. lol.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:43 AM
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The outside of mine is usually great. Under the hood is another story. I drive a lot so it is hard for me to keep it clean under there.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
haha, i've never seen an engine dirtier than slithers, and cleaner than mustangvsix's. lol.
I should go snap a picture of my engine bay and you will change your mind haha (for being worse than Slithers)
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave04Mustang
I should go snap a picture of my engine bay and you will change your mind haha (for being worse than Slithers)
lol i can't imagine.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 01:06 PM
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how can you detail an engine??
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:02 PM
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I warm up my engine a bit then I usually cover my air filter, my battery, fuse boxes, and wrap aluminum foil around the cops. Mist it then spray some Degreaser (simple green, or some engine specific cleaner), let it sit for 5 minutes, then spray it off. Then let it run for 2-3 minutes, then use a leaf blower to dry it completely.

Then dress up all the black with Armorall, Back to Black, whatever you have.
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:30 PM
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i mean to "throw some color on there"..hehe
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:39 PM
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someone should make a TUTORIAL thread with what to use, what to cover and what to use to clean your engine bay the best.
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 07:01 AM
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Looks good, nice work!
 
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so what exactly do u cover?
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephen4036
so what exactly do u cover?
http://www.jasonsautospa.com/enginedetail/
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephen4036
so what exactly do u cover?
Did you now just read what Steeda97 wrote. He said what he covers. read up a bit.
 
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