has anyone done this yet?? is it better to have a pro do this?? mine is looking aweful plus i do need to change me valve cover gasket

 

get some carb cleaner, soap/water and trim shine(for plastic and rubber parts). And start scrubbing.

 

i used the orange can spray from autozone. it works fine

 

X2! It's Gunk brand engine foamy cleaner with an orange scent. Use after a drive, so the parts are warm. Spray it up, and then get out an old toothbrush and go to town. Don't wash off with water.

 

hmmm ok i will try that orange stuff so do i just wipe off with a towel or just let it be after i am down scrubbing??

 

you wipe it down.

 

Well, depends if you like the wet, glossy look or just the clean look. I prefer the wet, glossy look...

 

Spray with a degreaser, let set, and powerwash off. Cover any computers, or intakes and you should be fine.

 

I use Simple Green. I love that stuff, and the smell Spray it on, scrub it in, hose off, then dry. 60% of the time, it works, everytime.

 

there's a good how-to on www.autopia.org

 

goto walmart and get a few cans of engine degreaser... its in the auto section and comes in a spray can and is half the price of the autostore... spray that stuff all over the motor pressure wash spray another can, and pressure wash again. also if you want wet glossy look spray wd40 on anything plastic and let it dry it gives it that new plastic look...