Power wash engine

[Reb-1]

My 06 Vector's engine looks like it needs a good cleaning and then coat the metal parts from rusting? Trailered to northern WI for a week. Maybe all the slush we drove through got inside. Is it safe to go to a car wash and manually power wash the entire sled including the engine?

 

[stomper]

I pressure washed my rx1 and my wifes attack because of the same reason. I was just carefull not to spray too much around the air intake and electrical components. I never coated the engines with anything, just washed them.

 

[Sevey]

If you do it I would wait for a day with some warmth in the air, so all the moisture in the engine compartment will evaporate.

I also would not point the wand near anything with a bearing, for fear you drive water in somewhere is shouldn't be.

Wouldn't hurt to have had the engine running to ensure everything is warm in there to begin with.

Ms

 

[Sevey]

In the spring, after warming the engine up, I spray engine degreaser from a spray can, around the lower engine, belly pan, oil reservoir and chain chaise. Let it sit then flush it with the garden hose. Everything comes up real nice.

Give it a try.
Ms

 

[yamahinn03]

after it drys spray it down with silicone spray. I would be very carful using a power washer tho. engine degreaser and just a hose should work.

 

[Irv]

after it drys spray it down with silicone spray. I would be very carful using a power washer tho. engine degreaser and just a hose should work.

X2, I don't think I would either.

Althought it is hard to tell without pictures, I would be more apt to wash it down with a wet soapy rag with some type of cleaner (I prefer Citrus based) and see what happens first.

I would also go the route of maybe spraying it down with WD-40 and wiping it back up to see what it picks up?

When done, be sure to spray everthing down good with a good silicone spray lube and I would also disconnect all the electrical connections I could get to and either clean them based on condition then apply a dab of dielectric grease to them before clicking them back together.

 

[Alatalo]

Pressure washing is for trucks and tractors. I would never use a pressure washer near any of my sleds or sportsbikes. All of them have seals that are for sure not made to withstand pressure washing.