Cleaning the TDV6 Motor

[RichardK]

Has anyone either pressure washed or hosed their TDV6 motor without the top cover on if so any problems?

[stig0000]

hav noprobs,, just dont get to close with the gerny,, thats wen u force water into conectors,,, but other then that,,, hose it down,,, an let it dry for a little bit, with the bonit open,, and best to do it when the engine is cold, and you should be rite

[Leo]

I guess it depends on how powerful the pressure washer is, but I've heard of people getting water into the module behind the battery case - think it's the transmission module, but can't remember.

[rmp]

If you need to wash sensitive things spray some CT-18 mix, leave awhile, then rinse off with a gentle spray. Works wonders. Absolutely no pressure required.

[camel_landy]

We steam/pressure wash ours all the time (though we usually have the cover on). It's also usually done with a hot engine and we keep the engine running while we're doing it.

M

[CaverD3]

Don't spray behind the battery box with a high pressure wash. You will get the transmission modules wet and they are not water proof.
I know of a dealer who killed one whilst cleaning acustomers car. :o
I have sprayed mine with plastic spray.

[justinc]

Don't spray behind the battery box with a high pressure wash. You will get the transmission modules wet and they are not water proof.
I know of a dealer who killed one whilst cleaning acustomers car. :o
I have sprayed mine with plastic spray.

Exactly, I was lucky and it dried out fine after 8 hours of nail biting:o

ONLY wet down the engine bay, NOT over into the ECU compartment on the passenger side:(

JC