MarkHymer Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hi all, Just showing what a 30mins clean can do in the Engine bay of an old MH, did my HYMER a few weeks back. Really makes a world of difference when you open the bonnet, you can actually tell what things are! But most importantly you can see if anythings is going wrong - worn pipe, oil/ coolant leaks etc. I found my rubber mounts for the radiator were completely shot! so replaced. Hopefully saved an expensive failure of the coolant system. Products used: Surfex HD De-Greaser https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bilt-Hamber-Surfex-HD-Litres/dp/B007FR41QA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31SHJ77AHP5PJ&keywords=surfex+hd&qid=1580841503&sprefix=surfex+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Foamer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mesto-3132FE-3676-White-1-5L/dp/B00E7I6WKI/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=foamer&qid=1580841592&sr=8-9 Wire Brush Bit/ with drill: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-2609256538-Pencil-Brush-Crimped/dp/B0053PVWZO/ref=sr_1_33?keywords=drill+wire+brush&qid=1580842019&sr=8-33 Paint brush, Hoover, Rags, Hot water, + Elbow Grease! METHOD I USED: - Take off one battery terminal to make sure you don't bother any electrics/ Cover any electric connections if your worried about/ look suspect - they are made to be water proof , i didn't cover any over mine. -- Go over any metal with the wire brush bit for a drill- Manifold, mounts etc ( The before pics already show my one done, trust me they were RUSTY/ OXIDIZED before! - Get the Hoover and paint brush and just dust off/hoover all parts, you'll be surprised at what comes off! - Pour your De-greaser into the foamer (I used a neat solution) you can dilute as much as you find suitable for your needs - My engine bay needed the full works! Norm is 50 water 50 De-greaser i believe. - Foam over all your engine, don't be shy! - and leave for 5-10mins to let the De-Greaser work - Don't let the De- Greaser dry though. - Now get a bucket of hot water and use the paint brush and a rag to clean the rest - use the paint brush to get into the finicky bits! - Dry off and your done! -------------------LIKE SHE ROLLED OFF THE FACTORY FLOOR ALMOST! --------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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