[Pete]

What do ya'll know about getting engines steam cleaned?

Mine is pretty messy, and I would like get it steam cleaned, but I don't want to screw up any of the electrical or O2 Sensors or anything like that.

Has anyone has this done, and did you have any problems?


Thanks

Pete

 

[HATE_ME_NOW]

i guess you'll just have to be careful how u do it, like u said watch out for the electrical stuff

 

[SeaSickLegend]

What mod's do you have under the hood?
Intake, Venom? Stuff like that?

 

[Pete]

No mods, and I was going to have it proffessionally done.

I just wanted some feedback on people who have had it done.

Thanks

Pete

 

[ILOVELEGEND]

i'm sure the professionals would know how to do it.
I have always wondered about it too - I wonder how much it costs?

 

[Pete]

Yea ive wondered how much it costs. I am going to call them tommorow.

Its funny, you always see all of the Legends being sold on ebay with brand new looking engines that have obviously been steam cleaned. Thats a good way to sell a car that doesn't run


Pete

 

[pYmpdaddi]

When I bought my car from a dealer 4 years ago, I was thinking I got took, because for a 6 year old car, the engine looked damn new. I'd like to know how much that costs too. Let us know!

 

[simgarcha]

I was considering getting my Legend's engine cleaned as well. I remember going to a Honda dealership here in Canada once and they charged only $25 for the steam clean service. I think that's relatively cheap but I'm not sure how much they would charge in the States. I had a quote from a private shop for $30 but I think the dealership would do a much better job and plus they do it for cheaper! My suggestion is you try and ask the dealership, even though they charge outrageous amounts for other work, I think $25 is really worth it.

Sim Garcha
1991 Acura Legend LS
300,000 Kms and still going strong!

 

[welovelegend]

that's cool

Thanks guys

i gotta do it too soon, when spring break comes next week.

The reason i do not want to do it is the same, afraid of those sensitive stuff.
Give it to dealer, trouble free...

 

[B-Lo]

I used to work at a place that did this service.they charged like 30-50 bucks. They covered all major connections.Steamed it.Thendrressed hoeses. Did make you sign a waiver though

 

[502 MotorSports]

HEY!

I did both of my Legends this weekend, and I took pictures of each step...if you can wait, I will post the FAQ with pictures in the P/M section or on my website...it is cheaper and better if you do it yourself!

 

[HATE_ME_NOW]

U did your own steamclean leon?

 

[502 MotorSports]

U did your own steamclean leon?

yep..I did three at that...they look BEAUTIFUL

 

[HATE_ME_NOW]

what kind of machine did u use

 

[502 MotorSports]

what kind of machine did u use

lol

CD-2 Engine Detailing Kit
Plastic Bags
Sheets
1 hour each (incl prep time)

 

[Pete]

lol

CD-2 Engine Detailing Kit
Plastic Bags
Sheets
1 hour each (incl prep time)

I wanna see some pics/FAQ

Pete

 

[LeGenDz]

Last time I went to the Acura dealer here, they told me they stopped using the steam cleaning on engines.

Of course thats just my local Acura dealer, not all of them.

 

[502 MotorSports]

I wanna see some pics/FAQ

Pete

Ok, will do it and post it Saturday...lots of pics and stuff, so I will put it on my website and post it in the P/M section

 

[HATE_ME_NOW]

lol

CD-2 Engine Detailing Kit
Plastic Bags
Sheets
1 hour each (incl prep time)

Man what kind of steamcleaning is that??????the manual hand job one till i'm sweating job

 

[502 MotorSports]

not much sweat..the CD2 works wonders