steam cleaning - any precautions??

[sunil sood]

i plan to steam clean the engine and compartment on my 190e

are any precautions necessary before doing it??/eg distributor cap,leads,---are there any sensitive components in the engine and bay which should be avoided or covered during the steam cleaning process?

may some experts could shed some light.

 

[Anonymous]

steam cleaning

Don't do it!
The water will get into all the electical connections and cause problems over time.  If you want to remove oil and grime use a degreaser sprayed on with a hand sprayer and then wash clean with water from a garden sprayer.

 

[Matt Crooke]

steam cleaning

Sunil.

Ive always steam cleaned my engines, and never had any problems to be honest. Just avoid plugs and distributor, other wise you will have a rather embarassing cranking session in your local clean park!

ps, take a can of WD40 with you,......never fails!