Got it

[Jamboree]

Picked up my e30 to excited but scared too I know it needs body work done but at the mo I'm cleaning it get some bond with my baby. Basically I've order autoglym engine cleaner it says skirt on and work it in then hose of that bit scares me is jet washing the engine safe if so how do I go about doing it engine warm or cold I have the battery in the boot should I take of the spark plug leads and stuff cloth around the spark plugs to aid keeping them dry your thoughts please to those that have jet washed thanks

[polsta]

Just wrap up all electrics with cling film or whatever, then spray the stuff all over everything working in with a toothbrush, and rinse with a gentle hose, and re do any bits needed, you don't need to jet wash it ,spray it all around the bonnet hinges etc, it comes up nice , engine cold and then remove the cling film etc and leave it all to dry before starting it

[mcbonio]

You don't even need anything fancy like autoglym, a liter of engine degreaser in a squirty bottle will do.!

[zaust]

WD40. works a treat.

[Jamboree]

Cheers boys maybe i will use a watering can to rinse off rather than blast it with a jet wash I'm happy with the car wish it was a sport but its a 325i so I'm happy

[Cloggy Saint]

WD40 have an engiine cleaner out and it's top stuff.