Tips for washing engine bay?

Don't want to mess up any of the electronics especially on the right hand side, or the alternator. Whats the best way to clean the engine bay on a 5vzfe?

 

The detailing forum might be a good place to look around.

Cleaning the bay isn't particularly gen specific. Or even vehicle brand specific. So you should find some goodie over there.

 

Cover the alternator with a plastic bag. You can use simple green and a brush.

 

coat the entire engine bay in engine degreaser. I mean everything. let it sit for 20 mins or so, and then rinse her down. do it a couple times. LA's totally awesome sauce (simple green) or whatever it is from dollar tree and a brush to get the rest. Never had any issue spraying my engine bay down completely, just don't drench things like the coils, and alternator and you will be good. Throw some back to black on all of the plastics if you want. my truck is 30 years old this year with plenty of miles and everything is still working fine after many washes this way. I wouldn't worry to much about it.