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[davemac]

Hi all :-)

I wondered if anyone knows anywhere in the Berkshire area that would steam clean my engine?
I had a bad oil leak from the cam cover gaskets so had them replaced along with plugs, leads, coil pack, oil change etc. and was advised to have all the spilt oil cleaned from the lower part of the engine.

Thanks,

Dave.

[dbug]

Google is your friend 

[cnj]

steam cleaners in the wrong hands can cause more problems than enough. eg wet, soggy electrics ! (been there, played the game!)

[albitz]

A gallon of parrafin,some old rags,a couple of small paintbrushes and old toothbrushes.

[dbug]

A gallon of parrafin,some old rags,a couple of small paintbrushes and the wifes toothbrush.

Fixed that for you Albs 

Remember to wash it when you've finished though 

[albitz]

Sshh ! its supposed to be a secret.

[Webby the Bear]

if its not smoking why would this be a problem ? 

[car5car]

I use pressure washer.

[davemac]

lol!

I have googled and found a few places but I do have concerns about who sprays what and where!

I can't do too much of it myself due to recent operation :-(

It doesn't smoke but there is a strong smell when the car is hot.

[tunnie]

I use pressure washer.

Water, lots of water, high pressure, lots of electrical components, spark plugs, sensors to name but a few. Not really a good idea.

Keep it simple, clean rag & elbow grease is far safer option

[davemac]

Thanks guys, just hope I don't give myself another hernia when I do it 

[car5car]

I use pressure washer.

Water, lots of water, high pressure, lots of electrical components, spark plugs, sensors to name but a few. Not really a good idea.

Keep it simple, clean rag & elbow grease is far safer option

If I don't wash engine of my Cadillac, you will not trade your BMW for it.

[MV6Matt]

I use pressure washer.

Water, lots of water, high pressure, lots of electrical components, spark plugs, sensors to name but a few. Not really a good idea.

Keep it simple, clean rag & elbow grease is far safer option

+1

I'm fairly certain someone has suggested baby oil (and it wasn't that long ago).
I thought that engine bay cleaning with sprays/pressure washers was definitely passée.
I don't think any of the serious detailers go near 'em

Matthew

[Lazydocker]

I use pressure washer.

Water, lots of water, high pressure, lots of electrical components, spark plugs, sensors to name but a few. Not really a good idea.

Keep it simple, clean rag & elbow grease is far safer option

+1

I'm fairly certain someone has suggested baby oil (and it wasn't that long ago).
I thought that engine bay cleaning with sprays/pressure washers was definitely passée.
I don't think any of the serious detailers go near 'em

Matthew

For the plastics and rubber to give a shine I expect

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've always done mine with a pressure washer!   

I do it with the engine running and I'm careful around electrical componants.  Never had a problem yet.