Steam Cleaning Engine Bay?!

[s2dude]

Is anyone aware if the S2 steam cleans ok??
I know its not normally advised but I've done it on loads of other cars and it's been fine.....
I'm hoping someone here has done it on there S2 or if anyone can tell me if there is any areas to pay particular attention to?

TIA

[rotoryboy]

Is anyone aware if the S2 steam cleans ok??
I know its not normally advised but I've done it on loads of other cars and it's been fine.....
I'm hoping someone here has done it on there S2 or if anyone can tell me if there is any areas to pay particular attention to?

TIA

No no no no no no. Use a degreaser and/or carb cleaner or similar. The problem is the pressure as it forces water to the places it should never go. You will have problems afterwards. Take your time and do it the hard way

[Ski]

Hee hee... i stemed cleaned mine and it was fine.. then I did it again and it caused £400 damage...

[Fat Audi 80]

Do a search on "engine bay" and you should be able to find the thread where I described cleaning mine.

Very quickly:

1.) Buy Autoglym Machine cleaner & Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
2.) Spray AG MC all over engine
3.) Agitate as required with brushes etc
4.) Rinse carefully with domestic hose avoiding staying over electrical components for too long (engine off)
5.) Start engine and close bonnet to allow engine to dry a bit
6.) Spray AG V&R protectant liberally all over engine
7.) Run engine and close bonnet again to allow to dry (or go for a drive )
8.) Open bonnet and admire handy work!

I also used another good product for this which can be found on the other thread about this....

Cheers,

Steve

[Jamo]

Dont even consider it unless you like chasing electrical gremlins for ages after.

[Fat Audi 80]

The engines are designed to be splashproof they just don't like pressure washer water being forced into the sensitive areas. Go steady with a stream of water from a mains supply and you will be fine. Obviously don't stand there for 5 minutes washing your coilpacks or forcing water into the electrics though!

I have done this two or three times and everyone knows how pampered my car is....

[Keeper of The Kitten]

Steam cleaning is the bane of MAFs / Air Meters, whatever make of car you drive!

__MDC__

[ericd]

Is anyone aware if the S2 steam cleans ok??
I know its not normally advised but I've done it on loads of other cars and it's been fine.....
I'm hoping someone here has done it on there S2 or if anyone can tell me if there is any areas to pay particular attention to?

TIA

As others intimate it's usually a bad idea because it's typically done with a pressure washer and a not a real steam jet...

[s2dude]

mmm....Ok. Thanks guys

looks like a big no no then


I will search the forum for other posts on engine cleaning and follow the advice Fat Audi80 kindly left.....

Looks like hard work is the only solution to this one !!

[Fat Audi 80]

mmm....Ok. Thanks guys

looks like a big no no then


I will search the forum for other posts on engine cleaning and follow the advice Fat Audi80 kindly left.....

Looks like hard work is the only solution to this one !!

It really isn't that hard. 1/2 hour to an hour will see you with a sparkling engine bay....

[s2dude]

It really isn't that hard. 1/2 hour to an hour will see you with a sparkling engine bay....

You havent seen the state of my engine bay mate

[Fat Audi 80]

You havent seen the state of my engine bay mate

Let's see some before and afters when you do it then?

[s2dude]

Let's see some before and afters when you do it then?

ok. good plan!
I will take a round of pics and post em up after the weekend

[pastures16]

no dont do it
i did the same thing when i got my s2 looked loads better but its no good when it wont run

b4

http://www.audifans.net/modules/Gallery/albums/album279/P1080012.jpg

after

http://www.audifans.net/modules/Gallery/albums/album279/04_10_05_1820.jpg

[Fat Audi 80]

no dont do it
i did the same thing when i got my s2 looked loads better but its no good when it wont run

b4

http://www.audifans.net/modules/Gallery/albums/album279/P1080012.jpg

after
http://www.audifans.net/modules/Gall...10_05_1820.jpg

That really WAS nasty!

I think if you are careful you will be fine. All the connectors are at least IP42 allowing wash down.

Just don't go mad!