Thread: Correct Way to Clean the Engine Bay?

Compressed air?

Thanks Graeme, I did get some of the light stuff off with the air however there seems to be a lot of stuborn areas.

I was looking for a safe detergent/degreaser or method that users or the service centres use as I don't want to use the gernie.

I did enjoy the trip around central western QLD getting the dust & mud through out the car however don't want to drown the electrics cleaning it.

I just used to degrease and gernie out the toyota I used to have, maybe I should get a defender for these trips

Don't let any water (hose) near the engine or you will have faults appearing for the next two weeks. Compressed air and wiping components down.

Garry

Definitely NOT the high pressure water - unless you want to spend the first few months of the New Year learning all about your Landrover's electrics and how to fix them ....

Thanks Guys, looks like compressed air, clean paint brush, wipes, rags and some elbow grease by the sounds of it.

I already had an experience with a loose camper trailer wire back feeding into the computer and causing gears to drop out whilst doing 100km/hr that no service centre or computer could explain so I'm not about to test the IP rating of the auto plugs under the bonnet.

So this means no bonnet level water crossings in a D3/4,even with a snorkle?

Originally Posted by scarry

So this means no bonnet level water crossings in a D3/4,even with a snorkle?

Oh gawd I hope not. I've done a couple of "puddles" that touched on the "LAND ROVER" letters with no ill effect.

I've had the karcher on my D4 a few times without any issues, I do let it dry bonnet up in the sun for a few hours after though.

This thread makes me think, for F sake Rob this is your third Land Rover why did you do it again!!