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[QUOTE=gmfain;931649]He has been my Rover mechanic for over 20 years, he told me to never power wash my engine bay.
I'm curious the rationale to never clean an engine. I like having mine clean because it keeps me cleaner when I do have to work on it also helps keep dirt/debris out of internals when parts are removed. For example the turbo intake tube below. I'm sure the mechanic cleaned it out but having a cleaner engine might have avoided the necessity to remove the dirt.
He has been my Rover mechanic for over 20 years, he told me to never power wash my engine bay.
I'm curious the rationale to never clean an engine. I like having mine clean because it keeps me cleaner when I do have to work on it also helps keep dirt/debris out of internals when parts are removed. For example the turbo intake tube below. I'm sure the mechanic cleaned it out but having a cleaner engine might have avoided the necessity to remove the dirt.
I honestly don't remember his exact reasoning. I just always do what he says. I trust him completely.
LOL, I have a nightmare of pressure washing it, Shorting the ECU, and him saying, " I told you not to" LOL
Now I do pressure wash the mud from fender wells, underneath, radiator and intercooler.........
The whole throttle body assembly was replaced by Bear Valley a couple years ago and then the dealer replaced the DPF under the federal warranty last year. The intake was pretty darn clean when I changed the oil last month.
The whole throttle body assembly was replaced by Bear Valley a couple years ago and then the dealer replaced the DPF under the federal warranty last year. The intake was pretty darn clean when I changed the oil last month.
I'm pretty sure mine had never been cleaned.
I cleaned and adjusted the butterfly flap to prevent it sticking.
I will post up my next cleaning at oil change time.
Great pics! Looks like a lot of fun. I'll make it again one day 😎
We had a good ride. Rain the day before kept the dust down. We are pre planning Talladega National forest ride for 8-23, its quiet a haul, but worth it. @Chucktastic Has done Talladega with us in his D5, its one of my favorite trails.
We are pre planning Talladega National forest ride for 8-23, its quiet a haul, but worth it. @Chucktastic Has done Talladega with us in his D5, it’s one of my favorite trails.
