hey guys im doing a motor swap and my main engine harness is covered in oil in certain spots, and is just dirty, what can i use to wash it and clean it up? The harness wont be goin onto the car for bout 3 weeks, so i was thinkin water and letting it air dry? but not sure if thats bad for the connections seeing as they could rust?

Or should i just re-loom the whole damn thing?

Thanks for your help!

 

Use some simple green dilluted with water and a kitchen scrubbing pad on the rough side.

 

^^What he said^^ Or there is a simple green automotive blend also!! That worked great on my engine bay!!

 

what about gettin water on the connections? i have the harness out of the car completely, do i need to cover every connector? or is it ok to get water in there? ill air blow it dry, and it wont be in the car for 2+ weeks so it should all dry by then?

 

Only thing I would suggest is a little dielectric grease in the connectors to prevent any corrosion but honestly if you just let it air dry it shouldnt be any problem.

 

simple green ftw. but if your really concerned tape them off.

 

and use brush or something

 

i wouldnt use water, it doesnt dry out like you would hope sometimes, ive seen cars come in with washed engine bays and the **** hits the fan, electrics malfunction all over the show, use a rag with some WD40 it works well with electrics plus it makes it bling