Cleaning/washing the engine

progressprogress Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
I'm planning on washing my engine as there's an oil leak coming from somewhere (I suspect the valve cover) and I want to know where. The oil is just caked on the engine. Also, I'm getting a wicked strong smell of burning oil and/or exhaust in the cabin. Moreso when the driver's window is open, less if I also open the passenger window. I've got a hollowed out cat (temporary of course) and am wondering if this is contributing to the horrible exhaust smell. Will a new cat and a cleaner engine eliminate and/or reduce the smell?

Any tips on washing the engine? I'm going to wrap the dizzy with a plastic bag as well as the fuse box. What do I do with the wires and plugs? Got some Purple Power and a self serve car wash I'm going to hit in the morning.

Thanks!

Comments

  • slo88crxslo88crx Senior Wagonist
    http://ef-honda.com/main/viewtopic.php?t=40492
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Good link

    Dude puts my attempts to shame...

    WD40 FTMFW!!

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  • progressprogress Wagonist
    Washed the engine Sunday night. Put plastic bags around the dizzy and fusebox and used rubber bands to hold them in place. Sprayed a very generous amount of Purple Power degreaser everywhere under the hood. Let it sit for a few minutes to soak in and do itscmagic and then rinsed the engine clean with a soft stream of water near electrical bits and a stronger spray on the block and tranny. Will need to do it again though as there was a lot of grease and oil crud built up over the years. But at least now I'll have an idea where the oil leak is.
  • suntrana45suntrana45 Band Wagon
    Might want to check directly under the distributor, it's "O-ring" has a tendency to dry out and leak.....
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