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JTruck · 01-09-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TwentyTen2SSRS

So it is okay to just spray down engine without fear of anything shorting out? Cover alternator and CAI and that's it?

Modern day engines are made pretty water safe, as long as you are not spraying high pressure.

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Is the alternator wrap necessary or did you just do it as a fail safe? I have never washed my engine bay in this car or my old explorer so I am a bit squeamish to do so. I know I should wrap the CAI and fuse box I've heard but even in Adams video he doesn't do the alternator so I wasn't sure. Also any tips of for when you actually use water? I know not to use a power washer and it is recommended to just use a bare hose without the nozzle so that the force doesn't push water anywhere it shouldn't be. That about it?

I wrapped the alternator because that's what I had remembered from someone teaching me previously.

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Originally Posted by TwentyTen2SSRS

^ curious about this too. Alternator need to be wrapped? And what part of CAI? Just the MAF sensor? Or filter and cover etc?

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

3 minutes in the mention air filters..... Stock V6 CAI I think are in a box no? I switched mine out for a K&N so it is exposed so I know to cover that. I figure if I cover the CAI and fuse box that should do it. I see people use pressure washers but I think I will just stick to the regular garden hose.

I just covered the air intake, but if you have exposed CAI then you definitely want to cover the filter also.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 01-10-2015, 11:49 AM

So this is same with engine cover removed right? I don't have engine cover on my SS

JTruck · 01-10-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TwentyTen2SSRS

So this is same with engine cover removed right? I don't have engine cover on my SS

I'm not sure, they are completely different engines and I don't know what it looks like with no cover on the SS. I would assume you would still be okay with the alternator and intake.

JTruck · 01-10-2015, 07:48 PM

Also! Big thing is to make sure to do this when the engine is COLD. Best is after a night of sitting in the garage.

Red2014SS · 01-11-2015, 06:56 AM

Looks great! Nice job! Like others have said, 70 degrees is only a dream right now. I wish I could detail mine.

JTruck · 01-13-2015, 01:41 PM

Sealant is working well, still need to get out there and through some wax on.

gofast908z · 01-13-2015, 04:44 PM

Nice job!

Jstephen · 01-13-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

0 degrees in Chi Town. I'm dying to detail something other than my counter tops. Nice work OP looks great.

Ha Ha +1 on that....

01-10-2015, 11:49 AM	#16
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01-10-2015, 07:48 PM	#18
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Also! Big thing is to make sure to do this when the engine is COLD. Best is after a night of sitting in the garage. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

01-11-2015, 06:56 AM	#19
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Looks great! Nice job! Like others have said, 70 degrees is only a dream right now. I wish I could detail mine. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-13-2015, 01:41 PM	#20
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Sealant is working well, still need to get out there and through some wax on. Attached Images __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

01-13-2015, 04:44 PM	#21
gofast908z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 400	Nice job! __________________ Jeff 2008 Z06 - Heads/cam/intake/exhaust/tune 2005 Sierra STL ext cab -5.3L, Daily/Detail Rig