Who said there no space in a D3

[HarryO]

I have just completed fitting my dual VAIR 480C compressors into the D3 in front of the battery compartment. As per previous post had to move the brake vacuum pump which required making up a custom mounting bracket for the lot. (see picture)
Mounted a modified compressed air suspension reservoir under the drivers door.
Now have 200PSI onboard so full standby for suspension compressor and pumping wheels, toys... The 19lt reservoir goes from 0 – 200PSI in just under 5 min :):eek:

[DoctorJ]

Great to see another D3 owner using there 4wd for what it was intended for your engine bay is as dirty as mine lol:D

[HarryO]

Playing in the the famous Perth black Mud after the recent rains - bloody gets in everywhere and is a pain to clean - hign pressure hose doesn't cut it got to scrub by hand to get it all off.

[sniegy]

Don't high pressure the engine bay!

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[rufusking]

So Sniegy, what's the best way to clean up the engine bay?

[sniegy]

The reason I say this is because the transfer case & engine ECU's live behind the battery.
It has been a common thing the t/case ecu fills with water & causes issues, mainly replacement of this ecu.

The way I do my engine bay is (my drive way faces down) have the vehicle facing down & just use low water pressure with elbow grease making sure not to force water into the rear of the battery box covers as we all know they are NOT waterproof.

HTH
Cheers

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[PerthDisco]

Recommend if you have never tried give CT18 a go. For real tricky stuff mix 10:1 with water in a small spray pack. Spray on to affected area as a mist and let it sit even dry right out. You will see it melting off the mud. All you need to then do is rinse under very very light pressure - just enough to wash it off.

For real dirty stuff agitate lightly with a soft brush once the CT18 has soaked in.

For general dirty car washing a cap full in a bucket of water is enough.

As a sceptic of any miracle product it truely is fantastic.

We used to use it to wash muddy motorbikes. The benefit was you can get the spray in to all the nooks and crannys and it washes off completely sparkly clean with no mud residue. A quick spray of CRC on the chain and sprockets and it was like new again.

And yes - never saw any long term damage or deterioration to any parts plastic, vinyl or metal. Just be real careful not to over do the recommended mixtures as it is unbelievably soapy.

Do yourself a favour and give it a go. Can buy in any marine shop or auto store. (Magic for engine room bilges also).

P.S. The mix at 10:1 is also great for cleaning brake dust off the wheels with aid of a dish washing brush.

P.P.S I have no affiliation with this product whatsoever.