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06-13-2011, 10:47 PM
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Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, Oregon USA
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can someone show me what i need to cover if i am to wash my engine?
i wanted to clean my engine, i dont know much about it, where the distributor cap is or anything. i know im going to cover the alternator. do i need to cover the stock air box? please let me know. my yaris needs a clean engine, its been almost 4 years! general pictures would always be a plus. im just deathly scared of ruining my car.
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06-14-2011, 11:18 AM
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2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Michigan
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I think you're being a bit over cautious. I sprayed out my engine bay with a garden hose and spray nozzle last weekend without incident. If you are using a standalone power washer, then I could see there being some potential for getting water in unwanted places. I'm also fairly sure that the ignition is controlled by the ECM (no distributor needed).
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06-16-2011, 10:27 PM
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Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kansas
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Ya gota realize it gets soaked every time it rains. And if you hit a big puddle, well......
Just dont go nuts and spray a full stream into the alternator,etc. I use simple green all over, let it sit for about 2-3 minutes and rinse. It comes out spotless! Course I do it every 6 months or so...
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06-17-2011, 04:21 PM
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DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2
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06-17-2011, 07:22 PM
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Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008
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That engine bay is super clean. |
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06-17-2011, 09:13 PM
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Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, Oregon USA
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Thank you guys :)
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07-17-2011, 11:12 AM
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Armour All works just as good ....Without the water hose . Just remember wipe on ,then wipe off
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