? Power washing my Valve Cover ?
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? Power washing my Valve Cover ?
I'd like to start cleaning my 18 year old 22RE in my pickup. Can I just un-bolt the valve cover, power wash it, and bolt it back on? I don't know a lot about engines and I'm not sure what exactly is under there (besides the valves). Or whether or not it needs to be tightened to a certain torque. Should I do it? Can I do it? Thanks for any help.
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I'm assuming you're going to power wash the valve cover, and not the engine underneath, that probably wouldn't be good.
If you remove the valve cover you will want to replace the gasket to prevent future leaks. I don't know the exact torque value for it, but most valve covers are about 15-20 foot-pounds, ie not very much.
Another option is to wash it in place, try Simple Green and a good scrub brush, then rinse.
If you remove the valve cover you will want to replace the gasket to prevent future leaks. I don't know the exact torque value for it, but most valve covers are about 15-20 foot-pounds, ie not very much.
Another option is to wash it in place, try Simple Green and a good scrub brush, then rinse.
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I've heard horror stories of vehicles being ruined after a pressure wash under the hood. I wouldn't advise it. Go with the Simple Green and a little elbow grease. Much more rewarding.
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I have an 89 with a supercharged 22RE and i due to the fact that i have alot of polished aluminum on it i have to constanly be pressure washing it.. as long as you dont have any part of the fuse block open to the air... you shouldnt have any problem. make sure to keep away from the horn for if too much water gets in there you could have some rust problems that could result in premature failure. good look with the engine cleaning.
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I have been powerwashing my engines for over 15 years, just stay away from the distributor and air filter. If they were not meant to handle water why would you drive in the rain or ford a river in it?
Spray Simple Green all over the engine...let is sit for 5 mins, power wash off. Then spray the whole engine with tire cleaner/shine. You engine will look like new and it will withstand dirt and grime much better. People always comment on how new my engines look.
Spray Simple Green all over the engine...let is sit for 5 mins, power wash off. Then spray the whole engine with tire cleaner/shine. You engine will look like new and it will withstand dirt and grime much better. People always comment on how new my engines look.
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