best way to clean/detail the engine bay

[stigy]

Hello guys
whats the best way, products to clean/detail the engine bay?
should i worry about the connections and distributor etc?
any help would be great
thanks

 

[mcknight77]

IMHO, steam cleaning works best for cleaning, followed by power washing with HOT water.

It's best done with the engine removed, but can be done with the engine in the car. I would protect the distributor and associated spark box, etc.

 

[stigy]

do you use any products? brake cleaner? engine cleaner?

 

[LTL4life]

Simple Green works great, let it sit for a few before hosing it off.

 

[Whoaa]

Carb cleaner -mechanic-n-a-can is about the best degreaser/cleaner for ease of use....spray and go.

 

[nick1975bronco]

I spray it down with super clean let it sit few minutes then power wash it off. wal mart and auto parts has it purple bottle

 

[welndmn]

I've always used the gunk engine cleaner, the gel, but all mine leak some kind of fluid.