Engine Steam Clean

[RV Guy]

I have an '86 and I need to get the engine and everything under the hood cleaned up again. A detail shop offers an engine steam clean service. Is there any problem with doing this? A couple of years ago when I was cleaning the engine I used a a spray on clener and then hosed it off with some pressure (not a pressure washer) and I caused a problem with the engine running properly and I had to take it to the shop. It sure would be nice to have them clean it up and then I can do the detailing.

Is steam clening OK?

 

[douglas foster]

father & son

Should be ok,if cleaning service is a good shop? But elbow grease is still the best,on a warm day

 

[road agent]

Should be ok

 

[jrzvette]

Your 86 has the L98 engine so you don't have to worry about the optispark. If the shop is reputable and the tech knows what he's doing and what needs to be shielded from water you should be ok.

I would never have an LTx engine steam cleaned.

 

[84c47755]

Should be ok,if cleaning service is a good shop? But elbow grease is still the best,on a warm day

That is one of the cleanest L83s I have ever seen. Nice job!

 

[douglas foster]

father & son

No winter driving,and eblow grease!! Thank You

 

[B17Crew]

Wow! That looks good, love seeing a well cared for engine compartment.

B17Crew

 

[douglas foster]

father & son

Thanks, it sure beats doing house work,but i still walk the dog!