ok i just winterized my car, changed my oil and cleaned the pan, flushed radiator, changed tranny fluids, and other random things that have been on the check list for awhile... Im thinking of degreasing the motor just for looks, but im afraid im going to get somthing wet and screw it up... so that being said...

1. Anyone ever do this?
2. I need to know exactly what to cover up before i do it.
3. I've heard on other threads that Engine Bright brand Degreaser corrodes vaccum lines and silicone hoses. Is this true?
4. I don't know where to focus the flow of water, or if that even matters.

Any help MUCH appreciated, i've been meaning to do this for a year or so but never had the balls to try it...
thanks,
- Brian -

Any degreaser is a harsh chemical, capable of eating away at rubber parts. This is why it works so good at removing caked on grease. Just make sure you wash it all off, and dont do it every other weekend.

Cover up your distributor with a plastic bag, if you can... Otherwise pop it off after you wash the motor, and blow it out with an air gun. Also make sure you bag an exposed air cleaner, to keep it dry, and water out of the intake.

Other than that, use common sense and dont go overboard with chemical. If you have problems firing up a car after washing the motor, its usually spark related.... Have fun!

Also watch the starter alt. etc and in areas where the gunk is real nasty and stuck on there use a paint brush to help loosen it. Also dont drown the engine with water.

Nice i got the day off from work so im actually going to do it up right now, thanks i'll let you know how it turns out