![]() ![]() Other times it was water filling the air intake in front of the windshield because the drain valve was blocked, shorting out a rear SAM unit. Sometimes, it was water getting into deteriorated spark plug connections, and other ignition components. Depends on whether you have to start it before it dries fully - and I mean all the nooks and crannies, not just on top of the engine.Īnd I suggest you review the cries for help in old posts from folks who simply turned the high pressure hose on the engine bay at the car wash - sometimes while the engine was turning, sometimes not - you will see that there have been grounds for caution. I did 100s and 100s of engines and only ever had trouble with 2 cars, got the distributor cap wet on an early car (learned to cover in plastic) and blew out an ignition coil on an old chevy blazer.Ĭlick to expand.Unplugging the battery and using a pressure washer might work - might not. I was a detailer at my father's shop from age 13. And, don't forget the underside of the hood, even after all these years, I always forget!! If you think you got too much water on some of the electrical contacts, a little WD40 won't hurt. Once completed, I always put everything back and start the car sooner than later to dry everything out. In heavily greased areas, you will need to repeat the use of degreaser. Soak everything, then spray the degreaser judiciously and don't go overboard on the electrical parts. Use a garden hose, not a pressure washer, just to be on the safe side. Remove the air cleaner assembly, block off the intake. Run the car to warm it up a bit, not full operating, but the warmth helps. Try to use a degreaser that will not stain the aluminum. ![]()
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