cleaning troopers engine?? any tips?

[zitro]

theveed,

I'm going to visit your shop one of these days..

[OTEP]

Buti na lang walang electronics ang makina ko. Hehehe.

Why doesn't ever car maker just use those GM weather-pac connectors? They're pretty simple yet waterproof...

[HBOY]

sarap ng walang computer ang makina!.. ehehehe:mrgreen:

[boybi]

in most cases, it's not the computer box that's maselan, the most sensitive electronics in the e bay are usually the MAF sensor, Knock sensor and other auxillary sensors what aren't encased.. if those conked out, there's a big chance that it'll fry the computer box... it's not the ECM itself that you should worry about directly... the little harnesses that you see near the intake and the exhaust are the ones to worry about.

takot tuloy ako mag pa engine wash :oops: dalas ko panaman magpa engine wash.

[benny010]

wiretap_md, saan nga ulit banda yung computer box ng trooper?

[pajerokid]

this situation is so unusual, considering that the trooper was meant to go offroad...

[wiretap_md]

benny: If your facing the engine, its the upright aluminum box in between the shock tower and the airbox on your right.

[ondoy]

Re: Engine wash of 4JX1-TC Trooper

IMO the least of our concerns is the ECU, considering that it is relatively easy to cover the box (with a plastic material) and thus protect it from ingress of water.

One of the main problems is with the hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injectors (HEUI) which are not visible from the outside and therefore could be soaked with water in case of an engine wash. Then there is an EGR valve which is also controlled by the ECU, the electric coil of which could be also soaked with water. There are myriad electrical connectors and wirings which when soaked with water could be potential problem points, which are very difficult to trouble-shoot in case of an electrical problem.

Conclusion: You should clean your engine compartment as a DIY, and avoid water splashes, punas punas lang, amigo.....

[OTEP]

Hmmm...basically stock Troopers are surviving hood deep water crossings in Aussie land. In the US, they even ford water using the V6 engine with minor prep. While over here we can't even wash the engine?

I think it's water pressure, not water per se that is causing the problem.