what is the best way to clean the engine and what products have u guys used... also what do u have to cover besides the dist. cap.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=501990

I just covered my distributor and my intake filter.


Modified by kendogg at 10:33 AM 6/21/2003


Modified by kendogg at 10:33 AM 6/21/2003

 

I would say definintly cover the spark plug wires and plug holes, I power washed my engine when i first got the car, and water got on the plugs, the car would hardly move, I had to drive around and find somebody with an air compressor to blow the air out. Just be careful with all the sensors and ignition.

 

Try doin a search dude, I've seen this covered a few times...

 

I like to use a Steam Cleaner and leave the engine running, the steam really gets it shiny! and always cover the dist. If it runs like **** afterwards just pop off the cap and dry it out.

 

The couple times I've done it, I just sprayed some Simple Green on the greasy stuff and hosed it down. Let it dry a couple hours and it's good to go.

 

Gunk Foaming Engine Degreaser works wonders!

 

I feel like a dumbass asking this as I should know, but where is the distributor on a gen 3 integra?

thanks

 

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left side of the valve cover.

 

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-WOW

When I did mine, I covered everything up, sprayed simple green ALL over it, let it sit 15 minutes, more simple green, then rinsed. Wasn't as clean as above, but pretty clean.

-Will

 

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-WOW

When I did mine, I covered everything up, sprayed simple green ALL over it, let it sit 15 minutes, more simple green, then rinsed. Wasn't as clean as above, but pretty clean.

-Will</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's my car....used the gunk method

 

Armor oil wipes and elbow grease!!

 

yea i used tha gunk **** and it worked great!
here is an older pic, it's even cleaner now:

 

i hear pressure washing and steam can be harmful. this isnt from experience, though, just hearsay. gunk and simple green are my choice

 

I have pressure washed engines many times with no problems. Just follow the same rules for using engine cleaners. Stay clear of the alternator! I always leave the engine running when I use a steam cleaner.

 

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I have actually steam cleaned a running alternator after having a freaky oil filter accident but everyone suggest avoiding the alternator when steam cleaning. I know firsthand about the evils of getting engine cleaner in an alternator. Nothing like a BBQed charging system .

 

just wipe it down once a week with a wet towel.

 

sukebei oni = horny demon... bwahahhaha

 

if not simple green use Power Clean, you can get it from Auto Zone too!! (use the purple onE) spray everywhere and anywhere you want in the engine bay, let it sit for a minute and hose off. cover everything like everyone says!!! then it's best to use a air hose to blow out all the water so none gets in your sensors or anywhere else, etc. etc. then, use some armor all and spray everywhere. soak everything. let it sit and dry. dont' wipe off. close your hood and drive it or let it run and you'll be amazed. here's my engine bay, it's a not a good picture, but it's all i could find.

http://www.jdmhondaparts.com/g...1.htm

 

my POS

 

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-WOW

When I did mine, I covered everything up, sprayed simple green ALL over it, let it sit 15 minutes, more simple green, then rinsed. Wasn't as clean as above, but pretty clean.

-Will</TD></TR></TABLE>


Motor looks clean.

The ignition wires should not be crossed like that. It's possible for current to be inducted into the other wires. You should follow the original factory routing for the wires.

 

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Motor looks clean.

The ignition wires should not be crossed like that. It's possible for current to be inducted into the other wires. You should follow the original factory routing for the wires.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks! and to be honest....i didn't even realize i crossed them...must have done it when i changed the plugs

EDIT: wires now corrected