Pics of the Iron Duke (4cyl) '82 Firebird

[jakes_GSXR]

not to get off track, just thought of something
is it possible to power wash an engine bay or how/ what is the proper way of doing this?

[ITSSLOW]

not to get off track, just thought of something
is it possible to power wash an engine bay or how/ what is the proper way of doing this?

It's possible but not a smart idea. Water gets everywhere and can mess with the electronics on cars.

[badinfluence]

not to get off track, just thought of something
is it possible to power wash an engine bay or how/ what is the proper way of doing this?

i just did it after i took those pictures

i can get some new ones to show the difference

if you do it just cover the dist. and air intake, obviously dont aim the power washer at the computer or anything lol

[TSTONE]

also generally best to do it while the vehicle is running

[GETGONE]

also generally best to do it while the vehicle is running

Umm..cold water on hot engine components could equal cracked parts! I've NEVER heard of doing it that way. Not to mention I would think there's more chance of something shorting out.

[badinfluence]

the gunk comes off better when its warm

i always get some degreaser and let it soak on the hot engine for 5-10 mins then power wash it once its a little cooler but still warm so all the shit comes off

[jakes_GSXR]

ahh okay, i power washed my tbird once, just put a bunch of saran wrap over the stuff i didn't want getting that wet.
how do you make it look like you could eat off it, i mean is that generally a professional job? or does that engine degreaser help out alot.

[JoeliusZ28]

Umm..cold water on hot engine components could equal cracked parts! I've NEVER heard of doing it that way. Not to mention I would think there's more chance of something shorting out.

powerwashing with the engine running is the proper method used at detailing shops. Granted, engine running is the method... not warm-engine-up-to-operating-temperature-first-and-then-powerwash. I wash running engines all the time, id never wash one thats up to temperature. You want the gunk to be warm, not steaming hot.

[bri2203]

not to get off track, just thought of something
is it possible to power wash an engine bay or how/ what is the proper way of doing this?

My brother did this once, an alternator and a few sensors later this truck was fixed.

[TSTONE]

Umm..cold water on hot engine components could equal cracked parts! I've NEVER heard of doing it that way. Not to mention I would think there's more chance of something shorting out.

Sorry that you've "NEVER" heard of it before. and actually its the opposite when it comes to most engine electrical components.

powerwashing with the engine running is the proper method used at detailing shops. Granted, engine running is the method... not warm-engine-up-to-operating-temperature-first-and-then-powerwash. I wash running engines all the time, id never wash one thats up to temperature. You want the gunk to be warm, not steaming hot.

correct - youre not trying to do this task with the engine at peak temp just enough to activate the chemicals and break up the gunk.

[MrMojoRisin681]

Y'know, I keep looking at it, and I think those are WS6 second gen wheels...the wheels are worth more than the car...if they are, fully refinished they'll bring $1000-1500...need more pics.

Snowflakes bring $700 (15x7) $850 - $900 (15x8) fully restored. Well that's the price from 78ta.com at least.

And to send them in to be restored almost cost's that much.


Here's a link to some RPO codes..
The pic is an '89 but yours might have some of the same codes
http://www.78ta.com/89ta/rpo.html

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

Snowflakes bring $700 (15x7) $850 - $900 (15x8) fully restored. Well that's the price from 78ta.com at least.

I thought that was just his restoration costs?

You see him offer wheel resto services on eBay all the time...could be wrong...

[BP_Z28]

haha..iron dukes kick ass!