FILTHY Engine Bay Detail on a 200k Mile Honda Civic | Start to Finish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2021
- My $900 Honda Civic Project continues with a MUCH needed engine bay detail! This may be the first engine detail in over 20 years on this vehicle. So join me as we remove mud, grease, and years of filth off this engine!
Rarely will I have to super clean an engine bay and give it the ol razzle dazzle. This $900 Honda Civic D16Y8 was beyond a normal wipedown but needed a full degreasing and contamination removal. While this isn't a full blown how-to, I figured many other Honda Civic owners may be in the same boat on how to clean a engine bay. NOTE* Before pressure washing an engine bay, PLEASE do some research on the vehicle to see what sensitive areas need to be masked off. For me, Honda's need the Distributor masked off. Then obviously knowing what other areas should avoid significant amounts of water.
Super Clean, or Purple Power would have been suitable for this job (and I don't say that often). Fortunately, I had some other chemicals at my disposal along with brushes to make this process a bit more effective. I used a wheel cleaner with a built in fallout remover to break down any surface ruse and eliminate iron deposits in the engine bay. From there, a alkaline based all purpose cleaner to remove the stubborn grease. The key is to let things soak without letting them dry. Rinse often, scrub often, and repeat.
Now that this Honda Civic engine has been restored, it'll make things much easier to work on. And all I have to do is maintain this clean state to keep it looking this way! Hope this video was entertaining!
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Thanks for watching!
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Anyone else felt satisfied when the nylon brush fitted perfectly inbetween the valve cover and the pulley part?
Great video man. Greetings all the way from the Nürburgring.
Olhem que é ele 🙋
Satisfied is right
Did this not too long ago and my gas pedal started sticking. Consensus from some forums was that the water pressure might have pushed dirt and debris into the rotating mechanism of the throttle body (TB). Prior to me owning my car, an old lady owned the car for 24 years and had never cleaned the engine bay so it was pretty filthy. Some TB cleaner at your local auto parts store will fix it right up if this ever happens to you haha.
TB cleaner, brake cleaner, or simply soapy water on your throttle cable and spring. Soak it good and maybe use a brush if you can fit it on the cable and spring, make sure to clean the cable and activate the throttle and clean between the pulley. Then any multipurpose grease/gun cleaner/oil works on the spring and wire/pulley. No WD40 though.
Ima have to try this my throttle body sticks when it’s parked over night and I have to put my foot down a bit to get it to go
Same happened to me i had to keep clutching in and kicking my pedal
I used some lube cant remember if it was silicone based or what on the throttle cable and some light oil on the return sprung and throttle shaft
Use a motorbike cable lube tool and spray from the top down it should fill the cable in 5 seconds without a air leak then go in the cabin and wipe the excess overnight.. my clean up was next to nothing
The engine came out pretty clean. I would detail and clean my 2003 honda civic engine every few months. It may not be the coolest looking engine but it felt good to have a pretty clean engine all the time. Keep up the videos, always waiting and excited to watch.
It’s always best to stay up on it so it never gets to this level
2003 Civic = headgasket blown
@@ua7pyro591 i’m sure he knows that 🤣 couldnt help but be a dick right?
@@UA8.Z lol you're a fool
@@ua7pyro591 that’s why he always keep it clean lol
It's like I'm watching Chrisfix's engine bay cleaning video all over again.
except not douche/fake sounding
Great job dude! Your videos are always helpful and high quality. I actually just got my Civic running after 3 very long months because i took the head to get machined and didn't have enough money to have it put back together so i did it myself. I'm so happy to drive it again 😁
I do enjoy looking at at the before and after comparisons with engine bays and how good it looks when cleaned. Awesome job
I appreciate you detailing my engine bay. Going to make it much easier when I do the K24 swap.😏🤣
Hahaha!
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weird.. title shows my name on it
Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well th-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.
How is every single All Day Anthony video so good?!?!?!?!? Keep up the great work and the road to 100k is even closer than you think!
Thanks man! Not every one is a banger but some are more fun than others!
Anyone else thinks it is a VERY good idea to disconnect the battery while doing things like this?
I did when i did my pick up. Also used a garden hose and sprayer, and masked off fuse box, ecu, alternator, etc. Came out perfect without a pressure washer
..I just cover it up and clean later. By hand, using good old baking soda solution.
Nah
Yes, just cleaned mine and disconnected the battery. Came out perfect!!!
Why? Water isn't as good of a conductor as the layman thinks. It's actually quite poor. You need electrolytes like salt or baking soda to make it conductive. You can soak that battery all you want, you're fine. Just don't soak electronics.
Yessss finally I’ve been waiting for this video to come out lol good looks Anthony 💯 your videos keep getting better and better
Don’t even own a Civic, but learning so much in general about working on a project car. Very cool
I swore you read my mind, I was looking for engine detailing just last night and here you are ......Thank you
Glad I could help!
Thank you God for sending us Anthony, our reason for living
@Kong〉Godzilla xD? what's your problem kid lol... If you take it literally then I should feel more sorry for you...
@Kong〉Godzilla ok boomer
@Kong〉Godzilla even 33 yr old can act like boomer.... Im sorry
@Kong〉Godzilla you’re 33 acting 12, go do something with your life
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m looking into getting myself an 90’s Honda Civic soon and it was awesome finding out you live in the same town as me
WOW!!!! the engine bay looks amazing great job🔥🔥👌
Thanks man I think so too
Always a pleasure, Err' Day. This is a great mix between OG's hour long talk about how rich I am and TRC's turn 5 hours into 5 minutes video format. Hope to see you go full time here soon so you can stunt on these fools!
i love new videos about your civics , always a good time watching it
Thanks for watching man
That was satisfying to watch. Good job!
I needed this my dad has a del sol in the garage and it's been sitting for 8 years I'm starting to get it working and it's so filthy in the engine bay
go for it 🙏🏻
I've got an 04 Camry with over 230,000 miles on it and the engine bay still looks pretty darn good
Me ditto, 2002 V6. Always kept the engine clean, it is SOO much easier to touch up an engine that hasn't been allowed to get filthy, then coming in and trying to clean it.
now to address the reasons why all that grease and grime got all over the engine, great work man i just found your channel today, I love the restoration side of your build
Go to 0:45 and he says what the reason is.
FINALLY! I've been waiting on this video since you posted it on IG about a month ago
Hell yeah! The time has come lol
You are like one of the main reasons I want a Honda
Thanks man! Hope you get one
After I clean my engine in a similar way and let dry completely . I spray 303 Protectant liberally all over the engine compartment . Specifically to resist plastic and rubber parts / components from drying out and cracking . It dries without any issue at all , though it willl attract surface dirt . Which after around 6 months ? I will do the same again . Of course making sure I do this if possible in the summer months at least for one application . I stuff 1-2 microfiber towels into the air intake to prevent water from getting it .
This is one of my favorite videos 🔥
awesome job. spray 9 works amazing
Love this video it helped me to clean my engine. Thank you. Love
Just had a read on your about tab, You sure have the toys to play with
Must be making 💰 2 car's 2 motorbikes a house 👌
Your follower from the Middle East by selecting the Sultanate of Oman is a loving follower ♥️ 🇴🇲
Bro this is so clean I just bought a white 2000 ex too in May
Best thing I’ve found for cleaning hoods is Clorox wipes. You might go through a whole bottle but it’s worth it
2:27 and it smells like mint 🤣🤣 good to know. So satisfying good job bruh!
Oooh, nice. That’s clean 🧽
Hey Anthony, awesome content as always! Any grom content or bike content coming soon?
Good job man! You sound like Evan Shanks 😂😂
I'm also gonna do a engine bay cleaning on my Z soon eventhough I do maintain it every so often.
Heyyyy. I know you said you wanted to keep the engine stock, but there's this cold air intake called an icebox, and it looks super oem plus while adding a little more hp and pep, while not being too expensive.
aw this made me miss my civic
You did a very good job!!!!
Very instructional👍thank you
Watch this video more than 100 times
Maybe one day I’ll allow own a civic like you ❤❤❤
That was awesome and satisfying to watch, especially how much cleaner and nicer it looked afterwards. Thank you for the detailed information too.
One question though. Did you at start after the cleaning?
WOW THIS ENGINE IS SUPER CLEAN
Haha yes it is
Nice work bro
Keep it up like this I also own a 90s honda and love to watch your videos
Love form Pakistan ❤
Thank you for watching
Good job!
Purple power is the Ishhhh…🦾🦾 … good job bro 👍
I clean my cars engines once a year. during the hottest days in the summer, and then let the car sit for 24 hours with the hood open. Love the feeling of it cleaned...it makes mechanics happy also.
Awesome video!
Yes!!!!! Waited so long for this video after you posted a sneak peek in your ig. But Is that really safe? What bout the sensors? The battery? The fuse box? I mean, you soaked it good but will it not affect the circuits?
All the sensors and what not I believe have seals otherwise how would you be able to drive in rain snow or be able you wash your car not being sarcastic just I’m sure they must be water tight
Awesome vid as always. Time to get me some Creatures
I’ve been looking for a good detail engine video to help what to cover and protect
Very informative content....
💯❤️👍
We need MORE
Sorry to ask. Did you cover the alternator? Going to do this tomorrow, just wanna make sure I don't mess up.
Can wait to do my 03 TL AND 98 EK COUPES
Great video. I have a 2000 accord and it’s filthy. So at the end did you blow out the water before motorplast or you applied motoplast then blew out the water around the electrical areas
Gonna do the same and put a Magen valve cover and a AEM intake. Love this vid
Mugen *
Motorplast is a fantastic product. For engines that are in a little better shape, Vonixx makes a ceramic engine bay coating called V-Energy. Can be used on Plastic, Metal and Rubber. It's phenomenal and super fairly priced for a ceramic coating.
Anything I should know before attempting this. What not to soak? What to lube afterwards, should I disconnect the battery? Dry time before starting?
I have this Model and I love it
Am I weird that I watch this video from start to finish every time I see it on my recommended? Probably seen this 10 times now lol
I can’t wait to do this to my engine bay! I’m rebuilding my D16Y7 and and some everything is basically out already so it’s gonna look so good and I’m so excited.
Also I had a quick question about your b-roll; do you use a gimbal or are just really good with a handheld lol. Cuz I saw in that last clip you were clearly using a handheld and like a skateboard lol but was just curious
Might be some editing on certain parts to make it stable If you watch eought jordan did great with broll and editing
@@BlueCivid there's some pretty good video stabilization software out there nowadays. My new phone has it and it works quite well much to my surprise, I mean it's not as smooth as say the gopro hypersmooth software but for something that came as standard software I'm not disappointed one bit.
That in combo with a self stabilization gimbal mount would make for some great film no doubt.
My 87 Firebird is just as filthy at 250K miles. Need to find someone just like him to give my engine it’s well deserved cleaning!
Have any tips on getting rid of coolant/degreaser stains in the engine bay and back some shine from that dull ashy appearance?
Any suggestions on a product that does a good job of getting oil cleaned up. I just bought a 1500 project Honda and under the hood is nasty. I thought if I could get it cleaned up it would help me figure out where the leak or leaks are.
Já dou like antes de assistir o vídeo, pois sei que é qualidade e eficiência seus conteúdos.
Anderson, Osasco SP 🇧🇷
You got some splaning to do sneaking in to the TRC wash bay and filming like that
That distributor looks really easily accessed. Might be better just to clean it, and dry it afterwards on an engine this dirty. That's what I did on my Volvo. Also, I've found that plug wells often collect water, so pulling the plug wires from the start isn't a bad idea. Then dry them out with a shop vac, and compressed air after cleaning. I wasn't clear on why a wheel cleaner was used. I'd choose a degreaser.
He stated once or twice at the beginning he used wheel cleaner because it's got some iron/rust inhibitors (fine rotor dust gets everywhere and then oxidizes, and contributes futher to dissimilar metal corrosion), and works well for cleaning grease and grime which while not as oily as an engine brakes tend to get pretty gunky. Being a wheel cleaner it's most likely formulated to not damage or etch various kinds of bare metal from steel to aluminum as well.
I personally just spray everything down with klean strip paint thinner made from mineral spirits, and or purple power/simple green for less soiled cleaning projects. I got a siphon wand for my compressor, and I'll just give the engine a light spray and let it soak. Then scrub it all with a few nylon brushes by hand or stuck in the cordless drill chuck. Give it one light spray to get the gunk flowing off, another quick scrub with the brushes (after giving them a quick cleaning with compressed air) and then just blow all the dirt, oil, and sludge off with compressed air and it's Gucci (may require one extra rinse, and blow dry) Granted on a really dirty engine bay, you may need to do it once more from the beginning. I've cleaned nearly 1500 engines this way and never had a problem with it damaging paint, electronics, plastics, rubbers, epoxy resins, or coil windings in alternators or stators. It's just damn messy and a pain to deal with if you don't have a containment/runoff treatment system, which we had at the old shop but I don't have at home currently. Another plus is that any residue from them will evaporate off shortly and you don't have to worry about it shorting anything out.
Looks amazing man! Need to clean my bay too! I just bought 00 civic ex coupe also! I was gonna ask where did you get your wing?
he won’t reply but ebay is you’re best friend with these old cars
Junk yard
Check face book market place. Ebay ones are usually aftermarket. Find someone parting out their em1 and buy wing
Satisfying AF
Thanks for watching man
Did great 👍🏾
Seeing this makes me want to buy another civic since my old one gave out
Do it!
Good for YOU! Nicely done! Ppl think it's wrong to WASH engine bays, I do NOT. I feel greasy/dirty engines are like "frying an egg". When they are "clean" they breathe easier/cool quicker/stay cooler. PLUS, nicer to work on. I use Simple Green on stubborn dirt, but hose my engine bays several times a year at self serve car washes but dont push trigger & that spray is adequate to clean off dust. Yours looks SO much better! 👍
Amazing job! I do clean my 00 civic ex coupe once in an occasion and it’s not that dirty like yours. It has 231k on the odo.
Nice!
What were the products used? And who makes them? Great video!
He covered the distributor but not the alternator?
If you see this great job, if you didn't know there is a lower hood prop point holds hood up higher
Oh baby some motorplast godness👌👌👌
It’s some good sauce!
Some steps I do, mostly to make certain that engine WILL restart: 1. Cover the alternator w plastic. 2) Cover the air inlet with plastic! 3. Then either clean the alt carefully by hand or jsut leave it dirty - is a broken alternator worth it to get the engine completely clean?!
What if I don't have a pressure washer, my only option is to take my 03 civic to a self car wash that has those high pressure sprays, would I damage anything if I washed the engine while it's hot?
There's a guy on You Tube that uses Easy Off oven cleaner with a power washer on all his Honda engines and they come out immaculate
Try P215 next time. Amazing results with that product.
So does water not affect all the wiring and electrical under the hood?? Bc I just bought an 05 si hatchback n I wanna get it deep cleaned but the people who had it before me didn’t take care of it now I gotta fix everything but I want to deep clean after. Thoughts anyone ??
I really want to do this on my ws6 because it looks horrible under the hood but I’m way to paranoid. Any advice?
Highly recommend Aerotech 303 for your interior. Its amazing product, and doesn't put down that oily, messy glair that Amour-all does. Nice job, great video, enjoyed watching you. And congrats on a good looking engine bay. Super nice job!!
Unfortunately, 303 has skyrocketed to over $60.00 per gallon They have out priced their product!
@@hartlanddetailer5670 look for the msds and chemical makeup of the 303 and find the non aviation marketed equivalent. That's part of the reason it's so damn pricey, once something is made for aircraft that's an instant tenfold markup on price.
Meguires makes some fantastic products though, and you get what you pay for.
I use 303 automotive (same product, costs about half the price because it's not 'aviation') diluted about 2:1 (2 parts 303 1 part water), slightly diluted for engine bays because if it's not diluted it does leave a tiny film that will catch dust in an engine bay that moves air, but when diluted it still leaves behind protection and visual pop, and also extends out your product just a bit more.
SUPER CLEAN FULL STRENGTH FOR THE UNDERSIDE HOOD! it works trust me.
Pro tip remove your battery before you clean your bay to protect your electronics. this also give you a chance to clean your battery tray and battery terminals.
Makes no difference in removing it other than giving the tray a clean. “Modern cars” can take it
Anthony my 2000 civic si has the same metal radiator, and ive never seen another honda with another metal radiator. Can you check your white cars production date? My theory is cars made after 7/00 had the metal radiator
before you pressure washer the engine bay....disconnect the battery or remove it completely to clean the battery tray area too and to prevent short circuit
Great video love the contact. Hey one tip I can give, use water and baking soda during your final rinse so you can take all of the acid off
THAT LAST SHINE COAT YOU PUT ON AT THE END SCREAMS ITS JUST A HIGH PRICED ARMOR ALL >>>LOL
God job pro ,👍
I spend 3 days cleaning all my parts when assembling my 96 ex engine and trans....only to find an oil leak in the trans on the first drive....time to pull it back out lol
Can you please show how to detail a MK4 Prius engine bay?
I personally use purple power but it can stain the paint if left on to long
I don’t recommend spraying degreaser on the whole engine bay. That can dry out hoses and plastics.
The motor plas will rejuvenate any hoses are rubber items
Hey Anthony are soon going to do the rear disc swap on the red civic cuz I order some si rear disc and I been waiting for you to make a video so I can Learn
I have my set still! Just need to hunker down and do ig
Do you need to cover the alternator or battery?
I BOUGHT PURPLE POWER in a 32 oz spray bottle for under 4$ at walmart n it clean my engine bay really good
100k soon let’s go 👈
So close!