Ok, I was washing my car and I didn't like how all the water going down my hood goes into my engine. Because wouldn't this cause rust on some of the bolts it touches. I was wondering if anyone did anything to solve this problem. Thanks

- Will

EDIT: I also did a search and came up empty so sorry if this is a repost.

 

are you talking about the space between the windsheild and hood? if so dont worry about it, it drains out... its made to do that. Also as long as water doesnt get into your air filter its ok if your engine gets wet for the most part.

 

he talking about the hood vent

and i don't see the big deal, i've seen some evo's with rust around the bolt of the heat sheild over the exhaust, nohting a wire brush can take care of anyway i wouldn't even worry about it

 

Yes, I am talking about the hood vent...and the reason why I ask is because it is very annoying to see it go on top of the bolts and heat sheild....because after I wash my car I then have to go back and reclean my some of my engine which hes old very quickly.

- Will

 

best thing to do for something like that... air compressor, blow out all the water, then wipe off what went on the hood... i see alot of car was places doing that now

 

i am sure there is not a big problem with the water going in the engine....it looks like it doesn't hit anything electrical...i mean everytime it rains water is going to go in there..i am sure mitsu took that into account....

but hey i see your in illinois also...i work in schaumburg so i am close to arlington heights...do you know of any meets coming up?

 

I use a leaf blower to dry both the exterior of my cars and the engine compartments. It removes all the water spots without the possibility scratches on the painted surfaces.

 

Two reasons that's not a good idea:

Very tiny bits of oil/junk from the leaf blower's engine can get shot onto the car.
The leaf blower can suck particles into its intake and shoot them at the car at the high rate of speed it works at which would likely put tiny pits in the paint which could lead to coat weakness over time.

Just not a very smart way to clean a car unless you just don't care about the paint job... and considering there's no clearcoat on it, we're all apparently going to be painting them in a couple years anyway, so go for it!

 

I have in fact been using a leaf blower to detail cars for years with absolutely no damage to any painted surfaces. I often get compliments on how good the the finish on my vehicles look.

 

I doubt he uses the leaf blower to suck up leaves, so i dont think that would be a problem at all.

 

Not Clearcoated You sure?

Tony

 

Static,
You are right, my leaf blower doesn't even know what a leaf is.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by: TonyMS Not Clearcoated You sure?[/ QUOTE]

Exactly what I was thinking. I mean after all this isn't enamel paint.

As for water getting on the mainfold when washing, it's a hell of a lot easier to clean up than cleaning the damn wheels.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...972#post421972

 

Your leaf blower is electric right?