yeah, the hose should only be to rinse off, and get things wet, use the brush to clean everything. when you cover the coils and the alt, use an old t-shirt and a plastic bag, should keep it dry enough. there is some spray you can get to make everything in there sparkle as well... can't remember the name offhand though, sorry

OOPSIE..i think i did a bad thing.... :? uhoh....

I go to a car wash and use power wand on light spray, you dont want all that grease and dirt on your driveway.

I never cover anything but the air filter, as mine is semi-exposed. Water has never caused me any issues in almost 4 years of doing it this way for either the alternator or the coils/ICM. Do you know how much road spray is in your engine bay in a heavy rainstorm in the winter?



Use anything but a pressure washer. Common engine degreasers work great, follow the directions on the can. Use a small brush for detail work. It might take you 2 or 3 tries the first time you do it.

You may want to use a detailing spray afterwards. CD2 leaves a protective film that bakes on, making subsequent cleanings much easier.