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Old 01-08-2018, 09:10 AM   #14
Ski in NC
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I don't like water spraying around in engine rooms. Have done many repairs that were found to ultimately be caused by water sneaking into areas where you don't want it to be.

Flywheel housing vents..
Alternators...
Starters...
Generator ends..
Any bolt with a split lockwasher, water wicks into threads..
Anything electrical, especially if energized...

One of the most destructive things in an engine room is a water spray event like a split hose or broken wet exhaust. Spraying wash water down there is in the same category.

A kitchen brush on a stick and a bucket of water can keep water localized.

I just wipe things down with a rag. Never washed my engine and will not.
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