Detail a/c compressor ?
Detail a/c compressor ?
Anyone know how to clean up the a/c compressor?
93 Cobra Teal/Gray #3223 -Stock (Borla catback)
*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP
*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP
Re: Detail a/c compressor ?
To clean anything in engine bay of a 5.0 -I've always done the following:
Dampen engine bay with some water
Liberally spray Simple Green over engine (let soak throughly for 15 mins)
Rinse with water
Start engine and let it run 10-15 mins w/ hood shut (this will eliminate water residue)
After engine is dry, use a can of WD40 and lightly spray any aluminum/metal components
Start engine - this will burn off any residual WD40 (no, nothing will ignite)
I've never had an issue doing the above - ever. The WD40 helps with eliminating and reducing oxidation on metal surfaces, more so, bare aluminum metal. The metal will retain a factory look as well.
Everyone has a different way of doing things - the above works for me, has been since the mid 80's.
Dampen engine bay with some water
Liberally spray Simple Green over engine (let soak throughly for 15 mins)
Rinse with water
Start engine and let it run 10-15 mins w/ hood shut (this will eliminate water residue)
After engine is dry, use a can of WD40 and lightly spray any aluminum/metal components
Start engine - this will burn off any residual WD40 (no, nothing will ignite)
I've never had an issue doing the above - ever. The WD40 helps with eliminating and reducing oxidation on metal surfaces, more so, bare aluminum metal. The metal will retain a factory look as well.
Everyone has a different way of doing things - the above works for me, has been since the mid 80's.
- Phil
1994 Cobra coupe SVT #13
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Re: Detail a/c compressor ?
Cobra Jet, thanks for the step-by-step! I'll be doing this soon! 