Safe to wash engine.

shanecl · Sep 2, 2014

Hi folks,

Just replaced a few gaskets around the engine bay. Would like to give it a wash to remove the old oils leaks. Now I know the Craic with washing engines, have done plenty before but this is my first land rover so am I safe in giving it a wash or just leave it alone.

Shane

the_wolf · Sep 2, 2014

Yes it's fine to wash

biggeeeee · Sep 2, 2014

No, its a land rover. Leave well alone maybe

the_wolf · Sep 2, 2014

To be fair I have degreased my engine when it's been covered in crud and oil but I have never washed the engine or indeed the vehicle properly. If you really want to clean the engine spray some degreaser all over it, that'll do

discodrivercumbria · Sep 2, 2014

ive washed many! wash it but don't get any water into the air box or fuses,

shanecl · Sep 2, 2014

Cool. Will give it a go the weekend. Thanks guys.

D90mitch · Sep 2, 2014

If it's a diesel yeah, it won't be too bothered, the v8's aren't so impressed.

shanecl · Sep 3, 2014

She runs on the devils fuel.

Disco DJ · Sep 3, 2014

I've power washed mine before when looking for a leak. Should have got some decent degreaser as washing alone doesn't shift much!

digby · Sep 3, 2014

i would protect electrical connections even if its a diesel

washed our 320d and it ran like **** until the engine warmed up and dried out the electrics..............

Orch · Sep 3, 2014

Done mine a couple of times with no issues, just steer the jetwash away from the fuse box.

trax · Sep 3, 2014

just remember if you wash it, you are taking off the anti rust coating

shanecl · Sep 3, 2014

trax said:
just remember if you wash it, you are taking off the anti rust coating

Lol land rovers automatic dispensing system

T0P5Y · Sep 3, 2014

I wash my 2000 Def TD5, I always make sure the engines hot to steam off but I am careful not to cause thermal shock, and a delicate trigger finger and aim always helps, leave it to steam off for a bit then flash her up, no dramas.

torlak · Sep 4, 2014

i wash my td5 after every greenlaning/pay and play dates while engine running
no issues so far

Safe to wash engine.

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