Originally Posted By: ryan2022
I've been reading up on engine steam cleaning, using water, instead of something like seamfoam. To me, it just seems WRONG in every way possible, but I've heard great results. I ran a couple searches but couldnt find much. Any thoughts?
ryan2022,
Here in California allot of places won't clean engines anymore wether it be water or steam. It appears one has to have some State permit in order to have such a business. Perhaps a car wash business might help.
To answer your question steam is better than a chemical due to the natural hot steam melts away the grime. Water them washes away the dirt off the engine cmopared to using some sort of chemical. Many places/dealerships don't like it due to all the electonics that might/may get corroded from using a chemical or water based system. I myself it's worth the try. If you can find an establishment to do it have them turn over the engine right away after cleaning and with the hood up it'll help dry the car faster. Then take it for a good freeway drive to heat everything up and dry any parts that might get past. The main thing is to have them tape shut your distributor or cover it up with a plastic bag.
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