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Old April 9th, 2012, 9:26 AM
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What's going on fellas, so I have a 2004 silverado and want to clean up my engine bay. Do I need to cover anything up? I know on my 71 nova I usto cover up the carb and dizzy..
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You need to cover electrical items. Water and electricity do not mix well.
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most of your electrical should be already sealed fairly well. just dont get in there with a pressure washer. might be wise to take the battery out to do the cleaning. let it sit for a day or two in the dry. I should do the same on my 88 k1500, but I cant let it sit, moved to a complex, cant do anything with water here.
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Best way I found is buy cleaning foam spray let it sit for x amount and then start car/truck spray with garden hose or you can pay few car wash places
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Thanks for the help fellas. I I'm going to give it a try on the weekend..
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The alternator is not sealed and must be covered
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I've powerwashed mine spraying everything including alternator and then started it and no issues.
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