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    Question from a nubcake: What should I pay special attention to cleaning this thing at the coin op? Should I even do that, or is this a garden hose remedy?

    I've cleaned em, just not a 3800 SC. Thanks!
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    Just buy some engine degreaser from the auto parts store, cover the alternator with a bag, spray the degreaser all over the engine, and spray down with the hose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SubwayGuy View Post
    Just buy some engine degreaser from the auto parts store, cover the alternator with a bag, spray the degreaser all over the engine, and spray down with the hose.
    Anything else besides the alternator that should be protected? I would think even though the PCM is not going to get direct water it should be covered and the distribution fuse box as well.
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    everything under the hood can get wet, even the alt, just dont hose it directly. take your open cone filter off too.

    my car misfires for a bit when its soaking wet, it will clear up as the wires dry up. used compressed air to blow it dry last time round.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    used compressed air to blow it dry last time round.
    Leaf blower works great too if you have one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    Leaf blower works great too if you have one.


    they also work well to dry your car after you wash it lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    Leaf blower works great too if you have one.
    Besides the neighbors thinking i am weird that sounds like a great way to get a lot of air in the engine bay to dry it!
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    A leaf blower also works great as a turbo!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    A leaf blower also works great as a turbo!
    Well then why not grab 2 of um then lol....

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