OIL CLEAN UP ON 964
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There's always a risk of that Nev but, done carefully you should be ok.
Wrap sandwich bags or carrier bags around any major electrical items such as alarm sirens, major sensors, etc.
Spray some engine cleaner on affected areas then rinse off. I'm guessing only the drivers side of the engine is really affected due to the position of the filler cap. Some of the more important electrical components are on the passenger side, such as coils etc so you should be ok.
All I would say is get in and out as quick as you can, so to speak. Don't stand blasting everywhere for ages. Also don't leave any engine cleaner on for very long as it could stain plastics etc.
Some people run their 964s without the engine cover underneath as it's argued that it accelerates the rotting of the engine tin-wear. I'd imagine the rain would cause a similar effect to a jetwash given how the air is thrown about under an air-cooled 911. I've never heard of any water related issues with these cars. They're tough old things.
Good luck. Nightmare situation that, especially when a prospective buyer was around. Unlucky!
Wrap sandwich bags or carrier bags around any major electrical items such as alarm sirens, major sensors, etc.
Spray some engine cleaner on affected areas then rinse off. I'm guessing only the drivers side of the engine is really affected due to the position of the filler cap. Some of the more important electrical components are on the passenger side, such as coils etc so you should be ok.
All I would say is get in and out as quick as you can, so to speak. Don't stand blasting everywhere for ages. Also don't leave any engine cleaner on for very long as it could stain plastics etc.
Some people run their 964s without the engine cover underneath as it's argued that it accelerates the rotting of the engine tin-wear. I'd imagine the rain would cause a similar effect to a jetwash given how the air is thrown about under an air-cooled 911. I've never heard of any water related issues with these cars. They're tough old things.
Good luck. Nightmare situation that, especially when a prospective buyer was around. Unlucky!
Edited by marky911 on Sunday 1st January 21:16
mollytherocker said:
nev996 said:
I LIKE USING CAPITAL LETTERS AND I DIDN'T ASK FOR AN ENGLISH LESSON, THANK YOU !!!
You don't need to ask here, its all part of the service.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR OIL LEAK!!!!!
MTR
But most of all, you seem not to be acknowledging the wisdom you seek.
i am extremely grateful for all responses.....positive and negative.
my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
nev996 said:
i am extremely grateful for all responses.....positive and negative.
my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
No upset caused at all fella.my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
Oh, and Im a bloke!
MTR
nev996 said:
i am extremely grateful for all responses.....positive and negative.
my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
Buy some brake cleaner fluid and spray away on the oily area, dont be shy!. This will wash the oil off the top of the engine and down onto the floor, keep spraying until all the oil has gone. The advantage being is that brake cleaner fluid will not harm your wiring, or sensitive parts but will evaporate and not leave any oily residue. This advice is free from one aircooled owner to another! Good luck and happy new year.my response was in my opinion slightly sarcastic and by no means serious,in fact molly has been very helpful to me in numerous previous threads and i like her,so maybe you took it in the wrong way to how i meant it.
no harm done though......hopefully and apologies to molly if i upset her.
nb lower case is being used
regards nev
Bill Stein said:
Buy some brake cleaner fluid and spray away on the oily area, dont be shy!. This will wash the oil off the top of the engine and down onto the floor, keep spraying until all the oil has gone. The advantage being is that brake cleaner fluid will not harm your wiring, or sensitive parts but will evaporate and not leave any oily residue. This advice is free from one aircooled owner to another! Good luck and happy new year.
& then thank god for Martin O'Neil, happy new year!! 
Bill Stein said:
Buy some brake cleaner fluid and spray away on the oily area, dont be shy!. This will wash the oil off the top of the engine and down onto the floor, keep spraying until all the oil has gone. The advantage being is that brake cleaner fluid will not harm your wiring, or sensitive parts but will evaporate and not leave any oily residue. This advice is free from one aircooled owner to another! Good luck and happy new year.
& then thank god for Martin O'Neil, happy new year!! 
mods!Bill Stein said:
Buy some brake cleaner fluid and spray away on the oily area, dont be shy!. This will wash the oil off the top of the engine and down onto the floor, keep spraying until all the oil has gone. The advantage being is that brake cleaner fluid will not harm your wiring, or sensitive parts but will evaporate and not leave any oily residue. This advice is free from one aircooled owner to another! Good luck and happy new year.
Whoa there. Just before you all rush out and take this advice!Brake cleaner is highly flammable. It produces vapour which is highly flammable. Anything it soaks into becomes highly flammable.
The thought of someone opening the engine lid of their 964 and then dousing it in copious quantities of brake cleaner until its running down onto the under tray fills me with much worry. Hot heat exchangers, an electrical spark when starting up to pull away could result in an insurance claim which starts with the words, "having doused the engine of my Porsche with the most flammable product I could find in Halfords.............
Brake cleaner has it's uses and that is removal of fluid from specific areas where drain off is clear It is not to be used for general engine cleaning.
Loving you long time.
Henry
marky911 said:
There's always a risk of that Nev but, done carefully you should be ok.
Wrap sandwich bags or carrier bags around any major electrical items such as alarm sirens, major sensors, etc.
Spray some engine cleaner on affected areas then rinse off. I'm guessing only the drivers side of the engine is really affected due to the position of the filler cap. Some of the more important electrical components are on the passenger side, such as coils etc so you should be ok.
All I would say is get in and out as quick as you can, so to speak. Don't stand blasting everywhere for ages. Also don't leave any engine cleaner on for very long as it could stain plastics etc.
Some people run their 964s without the engine cover underneath as it's argued that it accelerates the rotting of the engine tin-wear. I'd imagine the rain would cause a similar effect to a jetwash given how the air is thrown about under an air-cooled 911. I've never heard of any water related issues with these cars. They're tough old things.
Good luck. Nightmare situation that, especially when a prospective buyer was around. Unlucky!
Check your brake cleaner before you use it too :Wrap sandwich bags or carrier bags around any major electrical items such as alarm sirens, major sensors, etc.
Spray some engine cleaner on affected areas then rinse off. I'm guessing only the drivers side of the engine is really affected due to the position of the filler cap. Some of the more important electrical components are on the passenger side, such as coils etc so you should be ok.
All I would say is get in and out as quick as you can, so to speak. Don't stand blasting everywhere for ages. Also don't leave any engine cleaner on for very long as it could stain plastics etc.
Some people run their 964s without the engine cover underneath as it's argued that it accelerates the rotting of the engine tin-wear. I'd imagine the rain would cause a similar effect to a jetwash given how the air is thrown about under an air-cooled 911. I've never heard of any water related issues with these cars. They're tough old things.
Good luck. Nightmare situation that, especially when a prospective buyer was around. Unlucky!
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