Clean Oil Off Insulation Under Hood

[John F. Russo]

Oil sprayed over the entire inside of the engine compartment (described in current thread "Kenny Brown Cars-Help!").

1. How would do you get the film of oil on the insulation between the hood and top of the engine off?

2.How would you clean the engine? Steam or wet detergent wash at a low pressure using a pressure washer or what else?

3. I now have a hole where there is no insulation that was caused because
of the very low clearance between the insulation and the alternator attached to my Vortech supercharger. What would you suggest?

[O's Fan Rich]

John, I love Simple Green. You may be able to remove the liner and spray it with that and then hose it off.

The engine compartment also. The only issue could be the coil covers. Make sure they are sealed good, that way you lessen the chance of water fouling the spark. I've used our lower pressure, pressure washer on the engine with good results.

The hole? I have one too from my upper pulley....when I had the larger one.... I'm still thinking of a fix. Thought about pop riveting a nice piece of polished aluminum there.... for a mirror, you know?
It'd be easy with the liner off for cleaning, just mark the placement before you remove it so it looks right.

[John F. Russo]

John, I love Simple Green. You may be able to remove the liner and spray it with that and then hose it off.

The engine compartment also. The only issue could be the coil covers. Make sure they are sealed good, that way you lessen the chance of water fouling the spark. I've used our lower pressure, pressure washer on the engine with good results.

The hole? I have one too from my upper pulley....when I had the larger one.... I'm still thinking of a fix. Thought about pop riveting a nice piece of polished aluminum there.... for a mirror, you know?
It'd be easy with the liner off for cleaning, just mark the placement before you remove it so it looks right.


Thank you very much for the comments.

I know about Simple Green.


When you get the fix for the upper pulley, let me know.

How easy is it to remove the liner?

[O's Fan Rich]

Thank you very much for the comments.

I know about Simple Green.


When you get the fix for the upper pulley, let me know.

How easy is it to remove the liner?

It comes off with the round clips that you'll see all over it... they liked to break on me, so I got new ones when I put a new liner on.

I'll try my suggested fix for the hole in mine when I get the hood back on.

No more holes.... I have a smaller upper pulley now!

[John F. Russo]

It comes off with the round clips that you'll see all over it... they liked to break on me, so I got new ones when I put a new liner on.

I'll try my suggested fix for the hole in mine when I get the hood back on.

No more holes.... I have a smaller upper pulley now!


Where can I get those clips?

[gdmjoe]

John F. Russo - Where can I get those clips?
FoMoCo dealership parts counter .....

338908S - Hood Insulation Pins

[O's Fan Rich]

Check EBAY too!

[Glockafella]

FoMoCo dealership parts counter .....

338908S - Hood Insulation Pins



know the 2003 hood liner part #?

[John F. Russo]

FoMoCo dealership parts counter .....

338908S - Hood Insulation Pins



Comments keep on flowing!

[fastblackmerc]

For the clips go to your FLAPS and get GM :eek: retainers. They stay on better.

P/N: 45713, Qty-3, Body-Tite! - GM & universal.

[John F. Russo]

For the clips go to your FLAPS and get GM :eek: retainers. They stay on better.

P/N: 45713, Qty-3, Body-Tite! - GM & universal.


These are the ones I want even if it is GM.

[ckadiddle]

For the engine:

With engine cold:
1. Spray generously with Simple Green.
2. Wait five minutes.
3. Rinse generously with garden hose using only your thumb to create pressure spray.
4. Start engine, let idle for five mnutes.
5. Shut off engine, use clean rags to soak up small puddles in places that didn't dry on their own.

Repeat a couple more times if needed, remember to have engine cold first..

[03calitejas]

What is a "FLAPS" ? Freakin Local Auto Parts Store???? We have Oreillys and Autozones where I've lived but I haven't ever seen a FLAPS in all my travels

[justbob]

Favorite
Local
Auto
Parts
Store

[justbob]

This is what I did. I just cut out a square and took vacuum/fuel line cut it on 45's (by eye, this was just a really quick solution before a car show), slit it long ways, and folded the pieces over the liner.
P.S. Hows the liner look with a quick pass with flat black? It was starting to get nasty looking, so I did that at the same time.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Misc013.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Misc014.jpg

[gdmjoe]

Glockafella - know the 2003 hood liner part #?
6W7Z-16738-A ( supersedes 3W7Z-16738-AA )
*$59.12 - wholesale / $82.18 retail

[J-MAN]

I don't think that you will have much luck cleaning the insulator pad. It's just too fragile. Get a new one from a dealer (to save in shipping) and treat it with a 3M type product to make future clean ups easier. As far as the motor goes, I use a diluted APC and a series of brushes that I have collected over the years to clean the motor and engine compartment as well as possible. Then I go to the coin-op, cover my K&N and electrical boxes with HD foil and give it a through wash. To finish up I use CD2 to coat everything under the hood. Let it dry according to the directions and do a final wipe down with a MF cloth and get rid of any pooling of the product.

[John F. Russo]

This is what I did. I just cut out a square and took vacuum/fuel line cut it on 45's (by eye, this was just a really quick solution before a car show), slit it long ways, and folded the pieces over the liner.
P.S. Hows the liner look with a quick pass with flat black? It was starting to get nasty looking, so I did that at the same time.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Misc013.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/Misc014.jpg


That is a really nice looking job.

Is it patented?

[justbob]

Thank you, no patent, steel away.

[John F. Russo]

Thank you, no patent, steel away.

I will!

But thank you too.

[fastblackmerc]

FLAPS = Friendly Local Auto Parts Store

[BIGGDOGG]

I sell an Underhood Insulator kit with the Godshead Logo embroidered. The material is 1/4 inch thick and does not absorb or show stains like the OEM. Cost of kit with embroidery is $150 shipped to your door. Comes complete with ultra high performance, high temperature spray glue and detailed instructions.

Enjoy,

Rich
www.customautoaccessories.com (http://www.customautoaccessories.com)
877-712-4222 toll free

[John F. Russo]

I sell an Underhood Insulator kit with the Godshead Logo embroidered. The material is 1/4 inch thick and does not absorb or show stains like the OEM. Cost of kit with embroidery is $150 shipped to your door. Comes complete with ultra high performance, high temperature spray glue and detailed instructions.

Enjoy,

Rich
www.customautoaccessories.com (http://www.customautoaccessories.com)
877-712-4222 toll free

Thank you very much.

Money is very tight now.

[O's Fan Rich]

I sell an Underhood Insulator kit with the Godshead Logo embroidered. The material is 1/4 inch thick and does not absorb or show stains like the OEM. Cost of kit with embroidery is $150 shipped to your door. Comes complete with ultra high performance, high temperature spray glue and detailed instructions.

Enjoy,

Rich
www.customautoaccessories.com (http://www.customautoaccessories.com)
877-712-4222 toll free

Rich,

I did not see this on your website.