Engine: How I keep it looking like New!

[sub888]

I also use the Silicon spray around the engine bay after reading one of Gus's posts ages ago, makes it much easier to clean. I remember years ago using this stuff on a motorbike seat, I only did it once as the crushed nut syndrome was too much too bear every time I hit the brakes and slid forward on the seat

Haha, I did the same thing on my quad bike, for a whole weekend it was almost impossible to stay on the seat. Won't ever do that again!

[Bogger]

OCD! Na I just like being able to see the 1st sign of any leaks..

It's a credit to you Gus .................... pretty fanatical about mine also. Have to have a second car just to take the dog out ............. oh and do the nasty stuff like salt water

[Goodsy]

Gus yoyr PJ is a show pony.

[Gus]

about that Tim Yes it's looked after but it gets well used for what it's made for as you know

[Alex86]

Good work keeping it tidy Gus. I'm a bit the same, but mine isn't quite as good.

Unfortunately mine has recently gotten a bit crappier underneath than I normally let it get but slowly chipping away at giving it a good tidy up. I haven't hosed the engine bay off before and doing that scares me (petrol, electrics etc). I normally just get a damp rag and stick my arm into the bay in contorting ways to wipe things clean.

I do it for the same reasons too - I like to be able to spot if something is wrong sooner rather than later. A slight weep of fluid/oil into a dirty area is not going to show up as early compared to that same weep on a clean area.

Even in my workplace I get a bit nutso keeping the machines clean (we clean oil breather spray and other crud off them after each flight anyway) but going that extra mile means it's a lot easier to see if something is amiss, plus the engineers compliment us on having such clean machines and they like working on them.

Despite what people say, I hate cleaning things - I just like having them clean because it's a much nicer feeling hopping into something that is presented well. Plus it's a bit of pride in what you own/operate too. Worked hard for my Paj, I'm going to look after it as best as I can and I want to have it presented well, not looking like some bashed up old bucket!

[Gus]

If it makes you guys feel better I also do this with my wife's petrol XV Subaru just do it with the engine running & any electrics get a good spray wd40 1st & are sprayed around not directly never had any issues..

[Hatto]

Would spraying the engine bay with WD-40 instead of 808 silicone spray be a problem? Or am I better off getting the 808 silicon spray.

That engine bay looks amazing for a 12 month old car let alone a 12 year old car.

[Gus]

Hi Hatto, I've used it & others, always go back to 808. Lasts longer & for some reason when hosing off you don't need to much pressure 😎

[Hatto]

Oh Righto Gus no worries. Thanks for that I'll swing by SCA on my way home then