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OutToWinPAHC · 05-05-2012, 01:45 PM

I would love to power wash the engine bay and wheel wells of the all-trac, but there is no water at the garage were working out of. I used to work for a company and a few of the AC guys had power washers and water tanks built onto the truck and that would be perfect if someone else does too.

Long shot

jpalamar · 05-05-2012, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't use a power washer in the engine bay.

OutToWinPAHC · 05-05-2012, 02:26 PM

why is that?

jpalamar · 05-05-2012, 04:05 PM

Too much pressure can push water into wire connectors.

I just spray and wipe with Simple Green and rincr with the shower setting on my hose.

OutToWinPAHC · 05-05-2012, 04:24 PM

moving on there is no engine/trans/ harness in the car

underpressure02 · 05-07-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Too much pressure can push water into wire connectors.

I just spray and wipe with Simple Green and rincr with the shower setting on my hose.

I have used a pressure washer on engine bays for over 20 years and have yet to have any issues. Once I am done pressure washing the engine bay I take a leaf blower to help dry everything off but never had a problem with water getting into the connectors.

OutToWinPAHC · 05-07-2012, 01:24 PM

Its not an issue when other than head light harnesses, are all removed.

probevette · 05-09-2012, 10:31 AM

A pressure washer isn't going to hurt anything as long as you use a spray head and keep the nozzle a few feet away from the eng. Where are you located? I own a mobile detailing business and have a few trucks/trailers with water tanks and pressure washers on them lol

05-05-2012, 01:45 PM	#1
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Anyone have a work truck with a built on power washer/tank? I would love to power wash the engine bay and wheel wells of the all-trac, but there is no water at the garage were working out of. I used to work for a company and a few of the AC guys had power washers and water tanks built onto the truck and that would be perfect if someone else does too. Long shot

05-09-2012, 10:31 AM	#8
probevette Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poconos PA Member #5313 My Ride: Slow Audi's iTrader: (2)	A pressure washer isn't going to hurt anything as long as you use a spray head and keep the nozzle a few feet away from the eng. Where are you located? I own a mobile detailing business and have a few trucks/trailers with water tanks and pressure washers on them lol __________________ Greenway's Car Care Products DipFactory CarbonWerkz

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05-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#2
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I wouldn't use a power washer in the engine bay.

05-05-2012, 02:26 PM	#3
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	why is that?

05-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#4
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Too much pressure can push water into wire connectors. I just spray and wipe with Simple Green and rincr with the shower setting on my hose.

05-05-2012, 04:24 PM	#5
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	moving on there is no engine/trans/ harness in the car

05-07-2012, 01:24 PM	#7
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Its not an issue when other than head light harnesses, are all removed.