1.) Locate either some engine degreaser or cleaner from a local auto parts store.
2.) Open up hood, and with the car off, begin spraying down the motor with the degreaser
according to the directions of use on the bottle. Some cleaners may say avoid contact on plastics / hot metals
to prevent material discoloration. ** DO NOT make contact with the distributor /
ignition coil and the Electronic Controlled Unit (ECU). **
3.) After spraying down, let it settle in for a bit to have it break up the old
sludge / dirt that's collected on the motor.
4.) Once time has pasted, locate home hose or power-wash nozzle at a self-serve car wash
(highly recommend for best results) and shoot the motor to remove degreaser and dirt / grime / sludge. **
Again, avoid soaking the distibutor / ignition coils, ECU, and gaskets, as well as an open air filter element.
Yes, they can get slightly wet, but don't hold the water pressure against it. You will run into having problems
with starting the car back up. **
5.) Once washed off and suds / degreaser is rinsed away, let car drip dry for about a couple
minutes. You can, if desired, to towel off any parts of the engine, just be careful about being burned (if car
was running previously) and moving parts.
6.) Start car and double check spark plugs for no arcing of spark to block. Give
the engine some RPM's to make sure the serpentine V-belt is not slipping over the accessory pulleys.
7.) Drive away to you next car show or your buddies to show that you DO have a motor underneath
that hood of yours!
