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Reddwarf
05-03-2009, 04:06 PM
A while back I had a leak in the radiator reservoir. The Dealer fixed it under my Warranty. They asked me if I would like to get the radiator flushed while they did the job. I`m thinking they already are replacing the reservoir tank and all the fluid in that tank so how much can it cost to do the flush? :hmmm: Over $200, that`s how much! :yikes: I declined the offer.

The dealer washed my car (despite my instructions not too) but they didn`t bother to clean up the mes from the fluid leak.

I finally got around to cleaning up the engine today.


An old MF & PB Spray & Wash was all I needed to clean up the dirt. Other than the radiator fluid spray it was not that dirty.

I used some dental sponges I got from my Mom when she was in the hospital to get into the small bits.

AIO on the painted metal surfaces.

I have some left over Meg`s NXT Interior spray. I don`t like it for the interior as it is too shiny. I much prefer PB Natural Look. I thought I would try using the NXT on the plastic engine bits. It seemed to work well.


Engine Before:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/May%2009%20Jag%20Engine/DSCN9060.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/May%2009%20Jag%20Engine/DSCN9061.jpg

Cleaning:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/May%2009%20Jag%20Engine/DSCN9065.jpg

After:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/May%2009%20Jag%20Engine/DSCN9066.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/Reddwarf_bucket/May%2009%20Jag%20Engine/DSCN9068.jpg

Nice to have a clean engine bay.
flash gordon
05-03-2009, 04:51 PM
Glad to see we have a Jaguar fan on this site.:bigups I have several "Jags" I mantain.The ones I`m:drool: loving tha most right now are the "supercharged" xkr`s(convrt) I have 2 "08" and 1 "09" that I see once a month(sometimes every 2 weeks::D) Got a 1984 (Also British Racing Green)with Chevy drive tran to do as soon as Pollen quits(Owner calls me once a week to remind me...Very funny guy/Stock Broker...He has been a client for over 25 years)
Anywho enough with tha remanissing You have that baby looking BETTER than Showroom new.:rockon Are you a Member of Jaguar Forums? I also snatched a handfull of those dental sponges when my F.I.L. was in the Hospital....My wife just gave me the weird eye,she knows me to good.
Garry Dean
05-03-2009, 05:24 PM
Nice work, but what did you dress it with? it looks quite streaky.
Jeremy
05-03-2009, 07:55 PM
Nice work, but what did you dress it with? it looks quite streaky.

He said he used NXT interior spray on the engine
Ronkh
05-03-2009, 08:18 PM
Nice.
Reddwarf
05-04-2009, 09:26 PM
He said he used NXT interior spray on the engine

Yep, NXT Interior Protectant and I agree, it does look streaky. Another reason i don`t care for it as an interior protectant. It feels oily. I should have buffed it more before taking the photo!
tmacsad
05-05-2009, 10:52 PM
Looks good!
Beemerboy
05-06-2009, 08:33 AM
Gots to love a Jag!

Nice work
9D4E420
05-06-2009, 10:35 AM
You might want to try and buff those plastics again I bet you could get some more streaking out. Nice job!
black bart
05-06-2009, 04:31 PM
I hate the looks of late model cars engine bay.
I looked under the hood of a new chevy yesterday nothing but a bunch of plastic panels don`t even look like an engine.
OCDinPDX
05-29-2009, 07:17 PM
I hate the looks of late model cars engine bay.
I looked under the hood of a new chevy yesterday nothing but a bunch of plastic panels don`t even look like an engine.

Anybody seen the engine bay of the Lexus LS460? I call it the King of Engine Covers. Pathetic!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/lovemysantafe/IMG_1765.jpg
Ronkh
05-29-2009, 07:28 PM
Anybody seen the engine bay of the Lexus LS460? I call it the King of Engine Covers. Pathetic!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/lovemysantafe/IMG_1765.jpg

So it can be differentiated from a toyota :lol2:
240SX
05-29-2009, 09:29 PM
Anybody seen the engine bay of the Lexus LS460? I call it the King of Engine Covers. Pathetic!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/lovemysantafe/IMG_1765.jpg

That looks horrible. Must be a pain in the a$$ to work on.
blk45
05-30-2009, 12:24 AM
Must be a pain in the a$$ to work on.

Why`s that? All of those covers pop off in about 5 seconds. They are just for "looks".
jaybs02
05-30-2009, 03:59 AM
First: Nice job on cleaning up the engine bay :bigups

Second: Many people now a days I don`t think even look under the hood and not to much the a driveway mechanic can do. I can`t even check the tranny fluid on my car. I was also told that the covers help deaden the sound of the motor.