Do you detail/clean your engine, too? How?

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Mar 21, 2011 | 10:52 AM

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Rixter

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Originally Posted by blinkboy1491

The "puke" is called cosmoline. BMW sprays it all over there cars on the boat ride to the states to protect it from all the moisture. However it doesn't get removed from all the nooks and crannies of the cars and tends to seep out when it gets warm. The Prima product called Cosmonot was made specifically for the removal of cosmoline and it works great! Also, I've heard paint thinner works too but never tried it.

I bought a bottle of Cosmoline and it does work but wow the bottles are way too big. I did the whole MINI and probably used a tablespoon's worth. The Cosmoline doesn't harm the paint under the 'bonnet' which is not clear-coated

Mar 21, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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Yeah that bottle of Cosmonot will last you a lifetime!

Mar 21, 2011 | 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TBgator85

I was talking with a car buddy of mine and he gave me a few tips I wanted to check with you guys before I went ahead and did it.

On a cool engine, spray down the hole engine (minus some critical parts) with Purple Power (cleaner/degreaser) and let it sit for about 10-15 min then spray off with a hose on shower setting.

Making sure it completely dries out before starting car again.

Thoughts?

Be careful with the Purple Power (or anything similar) it is strong stuff, be sure to dilute it or it might strip the paint as there is no clear coat in the engine bay.

Apr 10, 2011 | 09:10 AM

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panzir

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Cleaning motor compartment

I just used Griots engine bay cleaner and dressing and the results are fantastic! I sprayed the entire compartment on a cold motor including the bottom of the hood and let it sit for about 5 minutes, then hosed it off with cold water. I drove it for a day to make certain all was dry and when it was cool sprayed on the aerosol dressing, (using maybe a 1/4 of the can, I did not overspray by any means and only wiped down the underneath of the hood, everything now looks better than new!

Aug 29, 2011 | 12:40 PM

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Ladyvalea

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Originally Posted by Rixter

Dumb question, where's the alternator?

Photo would be nice

Yep...where is the alternator located? I can find it on my son's 88 Camaro... but the 09 R56 MINI????

Aug 29, 2011 | 02:58 PM

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Look in the engine bay..anything that looks electrical...has exposed windings etc... don't get water there.

The alternator is in the same place as the first gen...just lower. On my R55, looking at the left side of the engine (passenger side) below and to the lower right of the dipstick are copper windings.

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Originally Posted by Ladyvalea

Yep...where is the alternator located? I can find it on my son's 88 Camaro... but the 09 R56 MINI????

Aug 29, 2011 | 09:29 PM

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Oh...so its tucked away !! I guess.. I will not be spraying the engine bay with water..cuz that alternator looks so far down to get covered with some plastic!! I don't know if my hand will fit down there to cover it!! maybe the engine bay will just get a sponge bath!!
thanks : )