cleaning and detailing engine [Archive]

djblu3

06-10-2008, 11:13 AM

my engine area is kind of dirty so i wanted to clean it and detail it.
can anyone tell me the areas i cant spray in the celica besides the battery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4PeKzDvZEw&feature=related

i was watching this for tips and even though he says not to spray the computers and other electronics, hes sprays everywhere.

lamboceliGTS

06-10-2008, 11:20 AM

I just clean off the plastic coverings.

I wouldnt use the method described in the video at all.

03GTSTRD

06-10-2008, 01:14 PM

I just clean off the plastic coverings.

I wouldnt use the method described in the video at all.

:werd: Just wipe everything down really well and it should look 100% better. I just wipe my engine down with a rag soaked in Meguires interior detailer once a week and it stays looking clean.

Toyota_Junkie_1

06-10-2008, 01:30 PM

:werd: Just wipe everything down really well and it should look 100% better. I just wipe my engine down with a rang soaked in Meguires interior detailer once an week and it stays looking clean.

HA! :fawk:

Thanks for just giving your lil engine detailing secret away to me Chris... I have been after it for months now. Now we will see who truly has the cleanest engine bay at the Summit meet this weekend.

Muhahahahaha :gap:

03GTSTRD

06-10-2008, 01:38 PM

HA! :fawk:

Thanks for just giving your lil engine detailing secret away to me Chris... I have been after it for months now. Now we will see who truly has the cleanest engine bay at the Summit meet this weekend.

Muhahahahaha :gap:

I am down for a challenge. My engine bay stays spotless!!!

Soo__Fuego

06-10-2008, 05:31 PM

i use meguiers engine cleaners then use a pressure washer on everything, i try not to wet the hid ballast to much, then wipe down whatever i dont want water spots on, i dont cover or miss anything and i havent had a problem, ever

reddragon

06-10-2008, 05:43 PM

I just clean off the plastic coverings.

I wouldnt use the method described in the video at all.

Same here! I just make sure everything is wipe down.

Aznboi812

06-10-2008, 07:24 PM

the dude in the vid said jag-wired...

Toyota_Junkie_1

06-11-2008, 08:56 PM

I am down for a challenge. My engine bay stays spotless!!!

I know it does... but I could get mine pretty clean if I wanted, not saying that I am but you will just have to see. :gap:

jeff_o

09-15-2008, 03:34 PM

are you guys sure it's ok to wet even the distributor and alternator when cleaning your engine? i know some parts must not be wet-ed but correct me if i'm wrong.

trdmsprts27

09-15-2008, 03:40 PM

They way i do it is got to a car wash use the engine cleaning step. Cover my air filter and my battery with a towel and then soak it with the cleaning solution let it sit for 2 minutes then power wash it off after that wipe it all dry then use a interior detail spray to give the plastics a shiny look. :gap:

Wala clean engine lol

Yea Yea cheap Megan strut bar lol
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9735/sriandstrutbaryy4.jpg

slidr

09-15-2008, 07:08 PM

are you guys sure it's ok to wet even the distributor

If you can find one then go for it.

trdmsprts27

09-15-2008, 07:21 PM

If you can find one then go for it.

^:rofl:

GSBoek

09-16-2008, 04:49 AM

The last time I washed my engine was 2 years ago almost to the date. I just covered the battery, intake filter and alternator then pressure washed away.

This is now, wipe once a week with a rag.
http://www.newcelica.org/photopost/data/500/medium/Picture_0493.jpg

jeff_o

09-16-2008, 02:22 PM

If you can find one then go for it.

oh sorry hahaha... i thought even FI engines use distributor? what are celica's using then? pardon my ignorance :D i'm just learning and haven't taken a detailed look at the engine bay :D

GSBoek

09-16-2008, 02:26 PM

The Celica uses direct ignition, controlled by the ECU. Look at the pic of my engine bay, you can see the individual coils on top of the valvecover.

trdmsprts27

09-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Theres four of them you can see them pretty good in mine as well

silentchaos

09-16-2008, 07:00 PM

GSBoek

09-17-2008, 07:23 AM

Intake manifold didn't look too bad when I first put it in more than 2 years ago. Alas, haven't washed the engine since september 2006 :(

http://www.newcelica.org/photopost/data/500/Celica_030.jpg

Mark IL

09-17-2008, 08:21 AM

I'll have to post a pic of my engine bay later. I've got you all beat even though I have a GT lol.

03GTSTRD

09-17-2008, 10:51 AM

I have no underbody plastics and I have never powerwashed my engine. Just a quick wipe down every week and it stays clean. Here is a pic:
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/03GTSTRD/valvecover003.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/03GTSTRD/valvecover005.jpg

Celica2NR92

09-25-2008, 12:15 PM

03GTSTRD

09-25-2008, 12:35 PM

That spark plug cover is going to look hawt on there :)

Thanks bro!

epicwolf

09-25-2008, 02:11 PM

how do you get your intake manifold to be chrome like that? That is some serious rubbin!

03GTSTRD

09-25-2008, 03:19 PM

how do you get your intake manifold to be chrome like that? That is some serious rubbin!

a lot of sanding and polishing!;)

Celica2NR92

09-26-2008, 01:33 AM

a lot of sanding and polishing!;)

I have been dying to do that myself...maybe you can make me a guide hehe...did you use a drill with wire wheels or by hand? It seems pretty easy to take that manifold off ..is it?

03GTSTRD

09-26-2008, 05:27 AM

I have been dying to do that myself...maybe you can make me a guide hehe...did you use a drill with wire wheels or by hand? It seems pretty easy to take that manifold off ..is it?

You need to sand the runners starting with 300 grit then 400,600,800,1000,1500,2000, and then wetsand with 2500 grit. You must wetsand with the 2500 or it won't shine. After you are finished sanding polish them up with some aluminum polish until they are shiny. For the polishing I used a Mothers Mini Powerball with the Mothers aluminum polish. It made that step alot easier.

I did the polishing with the manifold on the car!

c3ll

09-27-2008, 10:43 AM

man, you are my personal jeasus .... how do you still have waist after doing that :D

hombredelassrta

09-29-2008, 06:45 AM

i never hose down my engine yet am able to keep it clean. normally involves meguiars speed detail and a few microfibers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/hombredelassrtas/08%20BlackTop%20Affair/08blacktop4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/hombredelassrtas/08%20Orlando%20Angela%20Shoot/Just%20Car/08OrlandoShoot12.jpg

Blu Ninja

09-29-2008, 12:44 PM

:( man everyone and the sexy engine bay.. ima wash mines soon

GT'02

10-05-2008, 06:25 PM

hahaha Im feeling you ninja... I hit mine the other day with some eagle one on the plastics.., thought it was great. man o man., do I have some work ahead of me.. after mechanics of course... ;)

a1montee

10-06-2008, 12:14 AM

i never hose down my engine yet am able to keep it clean. normally involves meguiars speed detail and a few microfibers

your car isnt your daily driver tho right.

hombredelassrta

10-06-2008, 05:03 AM

yup it is my daily. all day every day :)

a1montee

10-06-2008, 09:16 AM

damn hombre, i thought it was all show man... your car is super clean. :hitit:

RigHty

10-06-2008, 02:34 PM

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/drmrdan/Celica%20Gts/P1060367.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/drmrdan/Celica%20Gts/P1060374.jpg
the valve cover is not done yet. i just polished it after 400 grit to c what it would look like
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/drmrdan/Celica%20Gts/CopyofP1060366.jpg
same as everyone else, just wipe down once a week. then use interior detail for the plastics

yongman

10-09-2008, 03:45 PM

i want to pressure wash my engine with a hose, i tried couple days ago.
but i only hosed down the engine and the strut towers, and not at all where the computer and the battery is.
i really want to soak it good and use a degreaser, cuz my engine bay is really dirty.
i think when i bought it they used spray to make it look shiny, but it quickly traped dirt and oil!!

so i guess i'll cover my battery and i have CAI, so i cant really cover it so i'll just try not to aim there.
Where is the alternator? can some1 post pics??
i have GT auto btw

GT'02

10-09-2008, 04:09 PM

first off, cover your CAI? how bout a plastic bag, and some tape... second,... you serious about your alternator?? :chuckles: sorry, but really??! look along your belt.. it's the alternator looking thing in the front......... ;)

yongman

10-10-2008, 12:25 AM

i kinda had a guess what alternators were, but now i know.
its under the engine plastic. i was kinda scared to get that thing wet.
good thing i didnt soak it.
i think i will cover my CAI with bag and tape. thanks, thats a good idea.
i just dont want to pry out my wheel well plastics...

hopefully i can get a pic up soon!