Sr20det clean up Help

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lalo.pineda

Discussion Starter · Aug 2, 2010

Hey all sr20det fans. I Am A Turbo Noob. I Acquired An sr20det engine from my Bro. The engine looks really messy right now with abunch of wires running everywhere vacuum lines etc etc i need some help cleaning my sr20det ..i want the engine to look as clean as possible with no wires hanginf everywhere etc etc....i kinda want the engine look like the picture witout the greddy intake manifold

also here is some pics of what my engine looks like...i kinda want the showroom look without the greddy intake manifold...i will be powdercoating the valve cover after i clean up the engine a bit...if anyone can give me some tips on where to hide wires and how to clean up my vacuum lines id greatly appreciate it

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littlemimus

· #2 · Aug 3, 2010

you could try to do a wire tuck. but they are pretty hard. and youd have to relocate the battery and probably remove or relocate other stuff in the bay as well.

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RikRong

· #3 · Aug 3, 2010

First thing you need to do is get the motor into the car and get it running. Then worry about removing/relocating things.

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Joel 180

· #4 · Aug 3, 2010

clean it.
This is what I used to do:

1. Cover any electrical or water sensitive components like MAF, battery, coilpacks, CAS, fuse box with plastic bags, cling film and tape to waterproof them

2. Using a hose on gentle trickle, wet down the engine

3. Spray a degreaser over the engine. I used cheap aerosol degreaser but any will do.

4. Using a plastic rat tail brush, scrub the engine down. The rat tail brush lets you get in between the hoses and pipes easily

5. Wash off with the gently running hose. Dry down with compressed air or a rag. Make sure the engine is reasonably dry before starting.

Do not use a high pressure cleaner. It will force water into places it shouldnt go

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lalo.pineda

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 5, 2010

Joel 180 said:
clean it.
This is what I used to do:

1. Cover any electrical or water sensitive components like MAF, battery, coilpacks, CAS, fuse box with plastic bags, cling film and tape to waterproof them

2. Using a hose on gentle trickle, wet down the engine

3. Spray a degreaser over the engine. I used cheap aerosol degreaser but any will do.

4. Using a plastic rat tail brush, scrub the engine down. The rat tail brush lets you get in between the hoses and pipes easily

5. Wash off with the gently running hose. Dry down with compressed air or a rag. Make sure the engine is reasonably dry before starting.

Do not use a high pressure cleaner. It will force water into places it shouldnt go

well i cleaned it with what you ssaid it looks a little cleaner but all my vaccum lines F**k It Up lol... Do You think i should redo all my vacuum lines???I was planning on buying all new lines???is that a good idea???i am running a z32 maf by the way...can i do the vacuum lines like if it was stock??