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>>I plan on cleaning the engine compartment of my 97
>>accord with 137,000 miles. I know to cover the alternator
>>and obvious electrical connectors. I also hear advice to
>>cover the distributor, but from my what I recall Honda
>>2.2 vtec engines are distributorless. Are there any other
>>parts of the engine compartment that I should be extra
>>carefull to keep water away from?
>>I plan to use Simple green, a low-pressure mist, a cold
>>engine when cleaning and to final rinse with distilled water.
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> The fact you'll be avoiding high-pressure water almost guarantees
> you'll stay out of trouble.

that's a great point! many is the time i've seen pressure washing ruin
bearings, seals, paint, contaminate brake fluid, etc.

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> Do not apply WD-40 to any rubber or plastic since it's almost like
> mineral spirits and can attack them, especially the water hoses, whose
> EDPM rubber (also used for weatherstrips) is impervious to almost
> everything except oils. Silicone oil (spray lube, many vinyl/rubber
> protectants) is an exception, keep silicone from getting sucked into
> the engine, such as through the intake or a vacuum leak (loose hose)
> because it can ruin oxygen sensors. Actually EDPM rubber doesn't need
> silicone oil because it's virtually impervious to UV rays and ozone.,
> unlike vacuum, fuel, and brake hoses.
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