what to cover up

bazz · 22-04-2012, 11:31 AM

hello all hope every body is ok.
just got a question i have wanted to clean my engine bay for a while now

but to scared to do it just incase it dosent start again

i have got 2 pics so can anybody tell me what and if i need to cover any thing up

and i have got a hose pipe and what cleaning chemicals will i need to do the job

as i havent a clue

also on the under side of my bonnet its got some carpet like stuff so would just hot soapy water be fine to give that a good clean

would take it off as it would be much easyer

the 2 pics of my fiesta engine bay

thanks for any help

MortenDK · 22-04-2012, 11:35 AM

You could cover the alternator and the spark plug wires next to the zetec logo.

bazz · 22-04-2012, 04:16 PM

mortendk would i be right in thinking that i could use a plasic bag to cover up the alternator.
what could i use to cover up the spark plug wires?

ford nut · 22-04-2012, 04:32 PM

Use some G101 to clean the engine, if your only using a hose to rinse then no real need to cover anything up, just use common sense and dont continually soak the electrics, when its raining water will get through and make the engine wet, the engine electrics are designed to withstand a good deal of water and moisture

bazz · 22-04-2012, 06:11 PM

sorry for all the questioms but where would i buy this g101 from and is there any thing i could buy in halfords to clean and then dress the engine

twoscoops · 23-04-2012, 04:03 PM

im sure that you would get it from one of the main traders like Polished Bliss delivered to your door mate.

sirkuk · 23-04-2012, 04:14 PM

Watch out on the right side of the engine cover where the spark plug leads come from as the Zetec is known for collecting water in the spark plug recess. Can cause misfire headaches.

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Lorenzo · 23-04-2012, 05:02 PM

I don't cover anything any more and never had a problem

Demetri · 23-04-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazz

sorry for all the questioms but where would i buy this g101 from and is there any thing i could buy in halfords to clean and then dress the engine

If you PM SueJ in the Autosmart section she will send you the telephone number for your local AutoSmart Franchise.

OR

You can get AS G101 from Polished Bliss and Elite Car care
Bilt Hamber Surfex HD is also a very good APC

For your engine bay dressing try AG Vinyl and Rubber dressing (from Halfords)AG engine and machine cleaner and to clean the engine or Gunk.

OR

Autosmart Finish for engine bay plastics , plastic inner arches , interior, dilute to suit

All great products

CU2MIKE · 26-04-2012, 09:27 PM

I usually cover up with aluminum foil, it protects sensitive parts from water and you could mold it into whatever shape you want.

22-04-2012, 11:31 AM	#1
bazz OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: May 2007 Location: cardiff Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 430 Times in 427 Posts	what to cover up hello all hope every body is ok. just got a question i have wanted to clean my engine bay for a while now but to scared to do it just incase it dosent start again i have got 2 pics so can anybody tell me what and if i need to cover any thing up and i have got a hose pipe and what cleaning chemicals will i need to do the jobas i havent a clue also on the under side of my bonnet its got some carpet like stuff so would just hot soapy water be fine to give that a good cleanwould take it off as it would be much easyer the 2 pics of my fiesta engine bay thanks for any help

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22-04-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
MortenDK PC Perfectionist Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 373 Thanks: 21 Thanked 112 Times in 87 Posts	You could cover the alternator and the spark plug wires next to the zetec logo.

22-04-2012, 04:16 PM	#3
bazz OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: May 2007 Location: cardiff Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 430 Times in 427 Posts	mortendk would i be right in thinking that i could use a plasic bag to cover up the alternator. what could i use to cover up the spark plug wires?

22-04-2012, 06:11 PM	#5
bazz OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: May 2007 Location: cardiff Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 430 Times in 427 Posts	sorry for all the questioms but where would i buy this g101 from and is there any thing i could buy in halfords to clean and then dress the engine

23-04-2012, 04:03 PM	#6
twoscoops OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 772 Thanks: 513 Thanked 147 Times in 140 Posts	im sure that you would get it from one of the main traders like Polished Bliss delivered to your door mate.

23-04-2012, 05:02 PM	#8
Lorenzo Distinguished Detailer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Paisley - Officially the sexiest town in Britain Posts: 5,209 Thanks: 1,839 Thanked 2,318 Times in 1,662 Posts	I don't cover anything any more and never had a problem

26-04-2012, 09:27 PM	#10
CU2MIKE Unwashed Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I usually cover up with aluminum foil, it protects sensitive parts from water and you could mold it into whatever shape you want.

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