Washing the engine

Originally Posted by urban_legend

Anyone have any tips or a link for cleaning the Boxster engine. I have taken the top off and all the carpeting is out so i wanted to clean the engine. One look and i am sure with 90k miles it has never been done.

Better to just clean with a rag or let'er rip with pressure from the local diy car wash?

whatever you do, do not steam clean it. your electrical connections are sealed, but condensation from heat can cause water to form in your sealed connections.

[Motobob]

This thread I posted on a sister board may be useful:

http://tinyurl.com/co3yoy

"It talks about me seeing the engine for the first time and cleaning it with pics"


Bob

[Keith Newby]

I clean my engine using S100 spray and washing it off with a hose. I use the S100 (bought at motorcycle shops) on my bikes to remove the grime and it works great on the car.

[urban_legend]

A little spritz - a little rubbing - and a quick spray from the hose.
In and out in about 15-20 minutes. 90k miles and basically just dust...I put some cardboard under the car but didn't need it. No more of a mess than brake dust.

Also finally found the drain holes - leaves and all kinds of junk down there. I used the vac in there and will hit them with compressed air - once I borrow my neigbors equipment.

[Norminhouston]

Why do you want to clean the engine? Do you think that will make it run better? My advice: leave it alone.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by Norminhouston

Why do you want to clean the engine? Do you think that will make it run better? My advice: leave it alone.

++1... it's not like it's a Ferrari under Glass or anything... It is in fact, the cheapest Porsche you can buy !

[Motobob]

When I washed my engine, I definitely noticed about a 10 HP boost...I do it every 6 months to get it running strong... Bob



http://tinyurl.com/co3yoy