[EIPtuningR32]

Originally Posted by Normy

What I've done in the past was to use paper towels to get as much of it up as I could. You'll be surprised how much you can get it you spend a bit of time. A shop vac with a small attachment can help too.

Next, use the Purple Power or Citrus Blast to clean as much as you can. I've used non-flammable brake parts cleaner to get the heavy grease and oil to cooperate- this stuff really works! For the coupe de gras, however, there is nothing like the good old fashioned garden hose without an attachment. Low water flow, just put your thumb on the end and gently spray the engine off. Use a towel to get up as much of the water as you can, and then start the engine. I had a mechanic tell me once that if you can't gently spray your engine down like this....then you are only one good rain shower away from being stranded on the side of the road. Engines are designed to get a little bit wet, so you shouldn't have a problem.

One thing to note, however, and it is 928 specific: There is the distinct possibility that after you start the engine, one or more spark plug wires will pop off the plugs. Water gets past the rubber and down around the spark plug, and when the engine warms, the water turns to steam and literally pops the wire right off. You might consider pulling each one off and drying the plug area after you do this. I spray my engine down each year and have never had the problem, but I've read about it on these forums.

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thanks Normy... i think i have arranged the suggestions from least intrusive, to most intrusive. im gonna start at the bottom of the list and work my way higher to see which one conquers my problem in the best and least aggressive way...