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  1. LE06

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    #1 LE06, May 27, 2024
    The engine bay and engine on my 78 308 GTS Is filthy, does anyone have a cleaner for getting it clean without being too harsh. The car mostly sat since 2011, only about 2000 miles were put on it in that time. I would like to get it clean then drive it to see if it has any leaks. This winter I will fix any small leaks I find and any other items that need to be addressed. I know I will be going through the suspension.
    The PO took it to a shop before I bought the car. The shop replaced the hoses and got it running smooth. The mechanic notes say the car needs to be driven. I plan on driving the wheels off it as soon as I register it. Trying to be patient waiting for the police to straighten out the false stolen report is not easy!

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  2. Dockboy

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    #2 Dockboy, May 27, 2024
    I use a hose nozzle with a mist setting, mist the whole engine bay, liberally mist the whole bay with Simple Green, hand scrub any bad areas, then low pressure rinse with water. After that use a shop compressor with an air nozzle and blow it dry.

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  3. Glassman

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    #3 Glassman, May 27, 2024
    when cleaning do you cover or protect the timing belts?
     
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    #4 LE06, May 27, 2024
    Your motor looks great! Do you remove the air cleaner and cover the carbs?
     
  5. Dockboy

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    #5 Dockboy, May 27, 2024
    No...I never have
     
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    #6 Dockboy, May 27, 2024
    No...I do it just the way you see it...been doing it like that for over 40 yrs.
     
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    #7 LE06, May 27, 2024
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    #8 Dockboy, May 27, 2024
    No problem:)
     
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    #9 ragtop1, May 29, 2024
    Your timing belts are +13 years old.
    First things first. They need to be changed along with the bearings and a water pump rebuild.
     
  10. LE06

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    #10 LE06, May 30, 2024
    True, I did that about 2 weeks ago. Now if I could just drive it.
     
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