Oil cap not put back on

[huffdaddy]

I recently filled my engine with oil on my W123 200e and forgot to put the cap back on (idiot) needless to say the oil spread everywhere, can I jet wash the bay to remove the mess? Thanks

 

[carat 3.6]

Yes, as long as you know how to get the car running again afterwards.

 

[huffdaddy]

Yes, as long as you know how to get the car running again afterwards.

Why ? Will it not start again? Thanks

 

[brucemillar]

If it is everywhere you need to get a spray degreaser and a brush. Try not to fill alternator and pulleys with degreaser. Give it it good spray when warm agitate it a brush and hose it off. Jet wash can force water into electrics but you should be fine just allow it to dry out.

 

[panason1c]

Yes, i jetwashed my engine......just give the car a long run afterwards to thoroughly dry out the engine electrics, etc

 

[joecash]

I recently filled my engine with oil on my W123 200e and forgot to put the cap back on (idiot) needless to say the oil spread everywhere, can I jet wash the bay to remove the mess? Thanks

why dont you try a proper "detailer" - there are a few good ones on this forum - I would imagine they've come across this sort of problem more than once - you may well need after