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Old Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 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
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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I see you had to even have a Silver Battery too *L
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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HA! Of course!
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Holy smokes, yeap Id wait for new motor.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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damn thing looks like its got 160k on it too. lol.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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What did you use to clean it?
 
Old Jul 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?
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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That has my approval..lol
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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)
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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how can you detail an engine??
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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i mean to "throw some color on there"..hehe
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Looks good, nice work!
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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so what exactly do u cover?
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephen4036
so what exactly do u cover?
http://www.jasonsautospa.com/enginedetail/
 
Old Jul 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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