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Old 05-08-2009, 10:46 PM
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Just got done with a hella-fun session at the dairy. It has been raining for the past three days, creating one gi-normous mud pit behind the dairy. Almost tipped the Rover over a couple of times hitting huge mud puddles. Even with bad tires nothing could hold this baby back!! Unfortunetly for me after the fun I had tons of mud stuck everywhere. I pressure washed most of it off but I still have a lot of dirt in and on the engine. Should I just use the engine cleaner at the car wash or is there a safer way to clean. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old 05-08-2009, 10:54 PM
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A powerwasher works great on the engine, just dont get to close to certain parts because it could knock a hose out or something. I powerwash mine all the time and it does a great job. Get on your knees and you can do the bottom too.
 
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Old 05-08-2009, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Camdisco24
A powerwasher works great on the engine, just dont get to close to certain parts because it could knock a hose out or something. I powerwash mine all the time and it does a great job. Get on your knees and you can do the bottom too.
Thanks Cam. I just needed some affirmation.
 
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try not to wet the alternator too much or cover it with a bag .. other then that just blast away
 
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Old 05-09-2009, 08:03 AM
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You ran your truck thru cow S--T, boy that has to smell.
Next time you do that go to the local car wash and power scrub everything till it is clean cause boy it will smell like carp for a long time otherwise.
 
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The smell of burning cow pies always warms the soul.
 
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You ran your truck thru cow S--T, boy that has to smell.
Next time you do that go to the local car wash and power scrub everything till it is clean cause boy it will smell like carp for a long time otherwise.
Lol no cow crap for me just fields and fields of mud and puddles!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Camdisco24
The smell of burning cow pies always warms the soul.
Lol and the nose too!!
 
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Yeah stay away from the alt & plug wires. I accidently sprayed my alt on an Acura I had many years ago and it let the smoke out.
 
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Yeah stay away from the alt & plug wires. I accidently sprayed my alt on an Acura I had many years ago and it let the smoke out.
I have run the hose right into the alternator, there was mud inside it. No problems for me. You can spray your plugs/wires. Just don't turn the truck on right away or you will get a engine light.
 


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