Cleaning engine bay?

[holmsie]

Over the easter break i'm gonna give the car a thorough spring clean and was thinking of cleaning the engine bay as well, with some of the autoglym engine cleaner stuff.
What electrical things should i cover up? Am i right in thinking the air inlet is underneath the engine? Where is the distributor?

Thanks!
Chris.

[David Godfrey]

air inlet is under engine - under the airfilter is where you will find the cap with all the HT leads - would think water / solvents etc would be bad anywhere near here - come to think of it there may be quite a few places not to get stuff water / solvents etc in - I have had good luck with a damp microfiber cloth on my Tamora engine bay but have not been brave enough to try the engine area, it doesn't get that dirty

[custardkid]

be very careful where you put water.
generally water & TVRs (esp electrics) are not good together

Custard

[maddog-uk]

I just use a damp microfibre cloth, and on the airbox I use a bit of quick detailer.