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Engine Cleaning 850

posted by  dimbulb on  Wed Mar 19 12:50 CST 2003
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Reading the 'shadetree mechanic' posting
below, one person mentioned keeping the engine
clean.

My 2 recent Volvo 850 purchases (96 sedan and 94 wagon)
both have typical New Mexico dust coating just about
everything.

I assume it is not as simple as turning on the hose
and spraying out the engine compartment... Can someone
outline the engine cleaning procedure?

I would love to have them looking clean and cared
for again, even if I have to repeat the process often
in this burning desert environment.

Thanks!
--
1996 850 Sedan. Looking to add a Volvo Wagon soon.








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    Engine Cleaning 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be 93&97 850's on  Wed Mar 19 23:16 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    do not spay the engine at your local diy car wash,
    you will get water in the spark plug hole ,

    this will trip check engine (trust me I did it)
    I clean my by hand wth rags and degreaser.
    I use armorall on the hoses and plastic,
    the engine looks brand new.








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      Engine Cleaning 850

      posted by  dbruss on  Thu Mar 20 04:32 CST 2003
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      I agree with 93 and 97 about the cleaning. I learned from experience
      2 years ago at the local car wash.- Beautiful looking engine, however water on the plugs and a $54 dollar tow later all was resolved.

      However, yesterday I tried it again........... this time I duct taped the
      spark plug cover and covered it with a towel and then gunked all the grease and grime from the engine. Touched it up with Armor All and it is in show room condition.







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        Spots to avoid getting wet? 850

        posted by  okieman1200 on  Fri Mar 21 15:49 CST 2003
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        so duct tape the black plastic spark plug cover (the one that says VOLVO 20 Valve, right?) put the tape on the edges and cover with a towel,. and i don't have to worry about anything else, all other stuff can get a little wet? b/c I'd love to get my engine really clean, along with a super clean interior
        --
        Matt in MA, '93 850 GLT, matto815@aol.com








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        Poll: Why Do You Keep Your 850? (<1997) 850

        posted by  dimbulb on  Thu Mar 20 11:16 CST 2003
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        Interesting... both my motors are pretty dirty,
        by hand would be a lot of effort (a quickly undone
        by the next few sandstorms).

        I may try sealing the plug area up, and hitting the
        car wash. Is that the only area i need to be concerned
        about?

        Thanks for the help,

        -jas
        --
        1996 850 White Sedan, 73K. 1994 850 Red Wagon, 83K







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