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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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What is the best way to clean a dirty alternator without damaging it? I dont want to mess up any electronics.

I was thinking degreaser/water 50/50 and a wire brush

any experienced input would be great.
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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all the electronics are coated, so you should be safe
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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buy a new one, washing it will not give you more hp.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Gunk and the power spray hose at the car wash,
when I'm doing the motor, underside and the suspension.

Keeping them clean is easier than cleaning them up.-Bob
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by senor honda
Gunk and the power spray hose at the car wash,
when I'm doing the motor, underside and the suspension.

Keeping them clean is easier than cleaning them up.-Bob
thats illegal to do in most self car washes


how long do you wait till you can turn on the car and drive away (let the alt dry?)
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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I never had to wait. Now that you have me thinking,................. I also remove the dist cap and pack a plastic bag inside it, as well as wrap the outside. I also blow water off the wires with my air tank. Failing to fully cover the distrib may cause condensation inside it and then it has to have water cleaned out inside it.-Bob

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how long do you wait till you can turn on the car and drive away (let the alt dry?)
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