Cleaning engine

[StevieP]

Has anyone cleaned the engine and if so any tips on where or if to mask up and what is ok to use ? 

 

Also has anyone fitted the clear engine cover and detailed the engine so its visible  through the glass cover ?

[twopointnine]

You mean you've actually seen your engine? Not many Cayman owners have I'm sure :-)

 

I have once actually removed my engine cover to see what was there, it was dusty. I just wiped some of the accessible dust off with a damp cloth and put the cover back on, but I've never been one to put much effort into cleaning engines.

 

I didn't think that the engine looked interesting enough to warrant a clear cover and I prefer to have the sound deadening which comes with the metal cover.

 

[DJMC]

I still can't find mine!!! 

[Beanoir™]

I had my engine cover off on my cayman S, went for a spin up the road and back (I was trying to trace a knocking sound) and the noise without the cover on is incredibly loud! Its amazing how much sound the engine cover keeps in.  

 

I use a steam cleaner, I have a Karcher primarily for mopping the floors indoors but it's great for engine detailing and avoiding getting too much water in places you don't want it, it's also handy for completely cleaning the inside of a old car when i've bought them and removed 70k miles of other peoples dirt and germs.  

[John Whalley]

It is a bit weird to not have seen the engine.  But I think I will keep it that way.

[duncan]

As a ‘factory tool’ Porsche list an engine cleaner for Caymans and Boxsters; it comprises the removable engine top panel with what appears to be an air/ waterline connector in the middle of it. High tech in the extreme but I suppose it saves the interior when you turn the tap full on. No doubt drilling a hole and using a screw in barb or fitting would replicate the part at a fraction of the cost.

[duncan]

Porsche Tool Number 9635, Engine cover with access for steam cleaner nozzle.

 

Porsche Tool 9635.pdf

 

 

[garytipping]

I've seen a UTube video of a guy in the USA pressure washing and detailing his engine. The result was great. However one of his later clips was replacing coil packs due to water ingress!

[NWDetailing]

16 hours ago, garytipping said:

I've seen a UTube video of a guy in the USA pressure washing and detailing his engine. The result was great. However one of his later clips was replacing coil packs due to water ingress!

I've done both Steam clean and jet wash engine bays. I have never had an issue using a pressure washer on an engine bay and engine so long as common sense is applied.

 

Things like keep the jet wash moving never hold it one place as this can force water into places you don't want it. All you would be doing with the jet wash in this instance is rinsing and not actual cleaning. I use a jet wash instead of an open hose as it puts through a lot less water. Also cover things like alternators. If you have an open air filter etc make sure this is covered too.

 

All of your cleaning will be done with your chosen cleaner and detailing brush in the same instance.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

[garytipping]

Thanks for your reply, as you say common sense needs to be applied.

 

Do you cover the Buckingham (MK18) area?

 

Cheers

 

Gary

[NWDetailing]

3 minutes ago, garytipping said:

Thanks for your reply, as you say common sense needs to be applied.

 

Do you cover the Buckingham (MK18) area?

 

Cheers

 

Gary

I will inbox you.

Thanks,