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04-03-2006 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='264129' date='Apr 3 2006, 03:27 PM
Diesel engines and water is not a good combination!
04-03-2006 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gwf545' post='264104' date='Apr 3 2006, 07:52 PM
I'd only do it when the engine is stone cold for two reasons. First, putting water on hot metal can cause it to fracture. A slim possibility at best, but why risk it? Second, any steam produced could possibly penetrate the electronics and raise all sorts of hell.
Also, I am not sure using a pressure washer is a good idea. The water pressure could knock an electrical connector loose or force water into an area where it might do some harm.
I've hosed (low pressure) down my e39 and e60 engines when cold without any ill effects. I suggest doing just that.
Also, I am not sure using a pressure washer is a good idea. The water pressure could knock an electrical connector loose or force water into an area where it might do some harm.
I've hosed (low pressure) down my e39 and e60 engines when cold without any ill effects. I suggest doing just that.
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