Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 00:46:00 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: 1996 900s will not start
James Sweet wrote: > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnospamfitter.com> wrote in message > news:41D72837.97C2DBnospamfitter.com... > > > > > > AndrewK wrote: > > > > > > Dear All > > > My 1996 900s 2.0l for some reaseon decided not to start. > > > > > > Here are the details: > > > I didn't use the car for a week; > > > Then I've starter the car first time arround; > > > Drove it out of the garage to give it a wash (external - not the > engine); > > > > Why would you wash the engine? That could cause more damage than good. > > > > He just said he didn't wash the engine... That said, I wash my engine > regularly, keeping it clean helps it run cooler, prevents oil from > deteriorating rubber hoses and wiring, and makes spotting any leaks easy. > Working on a clean engine is also much more pleasant, I hate grabbing oily > grimey gooey parts. OK, something I didn't know about. I do wipe off any spillage or grease, but wouldn't like to splash water into the electrics.