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Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #50 –
Quote from: MAZ –
Very similar to the original Dave. Mine was falling apart(pic). The original has a lead barrier. Very heavy. They used a much thicker material also.

Mark

The original was barium/lead foam
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #51 –
After 3 weekends finally, clean engine and new engine bay insulation :-)
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #52 –
Looks nice Al. Almost makes it to where you don't want to drive it anywhere----NOT

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #53 –
Hey Mark & Dave, how did you go about washing done the engine compartment.  Hand sprayer or high pressure sprayer, Simple green or something else.
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #54 –
Quote from: Jimmy Freytag –
Hey Mark & Dave, how did you go about washing done the engine compartment.  Hand sprayer or high pressure sprayer, Simple green or something else.

While I am not mark or Dave I do use original gunk in the spray can to clean the engine compartment.  A diesel powered hot water pressure sprayer is the best.  No chemicals

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #55 –
I had some success with Simple Green and hot water. Let the Simple Green sit on the surfaces for a while, then rinse with hot water. I fired up the water heater on the coach and ran a hose from the faucet in the water service bay. I sprayed carefully from the bedroom.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #56 –
I,m not a fan of water and chemicals on old electrical connections, tends to let the grimlins out. On older mechanical engines should not be a problem just try to keep it out of the alternator and starter. Unless it's really oily dirty as in a leak, I just leave it be. I take care of a 300 vehicle fleet, we used to pressure wash things a good bit, we quit that practice 5 or 6 years ago and a lot of my electrical grimlins (check engine lights) went away.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #57 –
I have had my engine steam cleaned and each time we had to fix something.  It will just be a bit dirty as my experience follows with Bruce. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #58 –
Quote from: J. D. Stevens –
I had some success with Simple Green and hot water. Let the Simple Green sit on the surfaces for a while, then rinse with hot water. I fired up the water heater on the coach and ran a hose from the faucet in the water service bay. I sprayed carefully from the bedroom.

Some might remember there is a Simple Green Extreme product.  It is the better product for cleaning anything aluminum as it is the correct PH.  It does not change the color of the metal or streak like the cheaper Simple Green product.

I like the hot water from the bath idea, will do that next time from the service bay faucet.

And as other said, each time you high pressure wash you awaken the gremlins in the wires and connectors.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #59 –
I second Bruce's opinion on pressure washing newer engines.  Lot's of disparate vehicle in my fleets over the years.  Pressure washed everything (Like the Penny Lane Fireman I like a "clean Machine").  Stopped as more and more electrical connectors came into use as computerization crept in.  Cummings recommend steam cleaning not high pressure spray.  If you must do it avoid or seal alternator and starter.  Make sure connectors are clean and dry afterwards.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #60 –
No water from any kind of hose in the engine comportment for me. Hand wash/clean: Spray bottle filed with hot water and dawn dish soap, spray conservatively in small areas at a time and use a rag dipped in  to same water and just wipe a way the dirt, and don't spray around electrical stuff at all. Around the electrical stuff wd40 spray bottle and another rag. With this method 30-40 min after each trip, it just stays clean anyway.  I do the same to my truck and DW's car couple of times a year.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #61 –
We have used the EZ Cool product before when restoring older cars for customers. It has always been inside floor board or trunk area. Not sure what elements might do in engine compartment? Extra fasteners is a great idea.  What did you use for the fastener?

Foil lining material would not hold up well to pressure washing. Soft brush and water hose only. Product works well. I never thought about double thickness. That is a great idea. Research the high temp glue for sure.

David
David West
2001 U320 40'
 

Re: Engine comparment insulation

Reply #62 –
Quote from: dwest –
We have used the EZ Cool product before when restoring older cars for customers. It has always been inside floor board or trunk area. Not sure what elements might do in engine compartment? Extra fasteners is a great idea.  What did you use for the fastener?

Foil lining material would not hold up well to pressure washing. Soft brush and water hose only. Product works well. I never thought about double thickness. That is a great idea. Research the high temp glue for sure.

David

I got 3/4x1 washers and 3/4x8 screws. I have also used a 3M spray glue that i had researched for under the hood high temp applications. I did not glue the sides I only glued the top (under the bed) and over the radiator (i did not post a picture of over the radiator) Glue is so strong I had to work fast and did not have to put any washer/screw over the radiator area. I went with double layer of EZ cool. I was sold on it after i saw the burn demonstration video. He is 30 mil a way from me and quite inexpensive. i also figured if it did not work (it did) it was  inexpensive to replace or add over it. I may also add sheet metal over it, someone here did that looks good and be easy to wipe down dirt.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)