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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mrfatboy on September 25, 2005, 18:19:50

Title: Engine Cleaning Question
Post by: mrfatboy on September 25, 2005, 18:19:50

My 280sl engine is filthy. In the pass, I have had a pro steamer clean it. Recently, I bought a pressure washer 1650psi for doing everyday household stuff. Can I use the pressure washer maybe in combo with a decreaser?

Title: Re: Engine Cleaning Question
Post by: BHap on September 25, 2005, 18:43:45

my opinion is simple green, a soft brush and a slow rinse....  i wouldn't run the pressure washer in the engine compartment....  why push all that pressurized water where you don't want it? cover distributor, coil, relays and fuse box with plastic bags - i'm guessing you'll get most of the dirt out this way and not risk water damage to electrics and linkages...

Bob Happe
Pittsburgh, Pa
1970 280SL, white/black 4 speed

Title: Re: Engine Cleaning Question
Post by: Ed Cave on September 25, 2005, 19:02:09

Let the Search Feature of this forum be your friend.  ;)  Simply entering "engine cleaning" turned up this thread that answers the question best...

http://sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=3328+cleaning


Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430