Before:

After:





The untouched side...

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Engine looks better, and the car looks awesome!

Did you put that hood insulator in?

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'93 SSE "Guinevere" RIP 1993 - 2019
'01 SSEi "Chloe" Mods: Intense FWI | GenV | WBS Intercooled | 3.2 MPS | 1.9 YT Rockers | SSAC Headers | N* TB | TEP Trans | 3.29 FDR | Torsen LSD
DTM Tuned | Dual AeroForce | Solid Mounts | 255 Walbro Pump | Fuel Logs | GXP STB & Sway Bars | CSS Lowering Springs | GXP Brakes | Disabled DRL
Magnaflow Mufflers | Magnaflow Cat | GXP Seats & Trim | 35 % Tint | Cleared & Tinted Tails | repinS Retrofited Morimoto Mini H1 | 19" GT500 Wheels
'09 G8 GT "Abigail" Mods: Rotofab | LS3 Heads, Intake & Cam | Kooks LT | Solo Exhaust | Tien Springs w/ GXP Struts | Whiteline Swaybars | BMR Subframe Connectors
Achievements: Guinevere - 264k mi | 16.27 @ 84.10mph | March '11 COTM :: Chloe - 223k mi | 13.85 @ 102mph | January '09 COTM :: Abigail - 192k mi | 12.85 @ 112mph

Goodness, I really hope you're not DONE.

Good start though, for sure.

Car looks pretty *dang* outstanding though...only thing i'm not feeling are the yellow fogs, but hey, what works, works.

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John
Now: '15 Toyota Prius III | 134 hp 2ZR-FXE | Silver | 36k
Now: '03 Honda CR-V AWD | Slow 4-Cylinder | Dirt | 180k
Then: '07 Ford Fusion SEL | 221hp Gen I VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Tungsten Silver | 150k
Then: '99 Toyota Avalon XL | 200hp 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 | Diamond White | 189k | Sold: July 2015
Then: '11 Ford Fusion SEL | 240hp Gen II VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Ingot Silver | 84k | Totaled: Oct 23 '14 (Rear-Ended)
Then: '96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 240hp Series II L67 | Medium Dark Lichen | Bought: JAN 11 @ 135k | Accident: FEB 3 '12 | Crushed: MAR 1 '13 @ 153K
Then: '98 Pontiac Bonneville SSE | 205hp Series II 3800 L36 | Topaz Firemist | Bought: NOV '09 @ 74k | Accident: MAY 28 '10 | Crushed: MAR 15 '11 @ 84k
Then: '93 Pontiac Bonneville SE | 170hp Series I 3800 L27 | Dark Yellow Green | Bought: JULY '07 @ 92k | Sold: JULY '12 @ 118k
Then: '89 Pontiac Bonneville LE | 165hp 3800 LN3 | Medium Garnet Red | Bought: JAN '05 @ 117k | Sold: SEP 30 '07 @ 152k

Well, I am done for now..
To clean the other stuff means dissembling the motor.
Worried that I'll warp the Valve Covers if I take them off.

I put yellow fogs in because the white ones didn't work worth *shoot* in the fog.

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Any driveability problems after you were done? I'd like to clean my engine bay but I just know something will quit working after I do.

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Did you only do the UIM and front valve cover? It looks like there is dust and grime all over the place still (no offense). What about the coil packs, firewall, etc....

Go to the car wash and use the pressure washer.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

I didn't do everything... The front valve cover still has dirt in the cracks.
It looks way better then it did before..

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Ragsdale, there's no risk of warping fiberglass valve covers, and there's no need to disassemble anything to thoroughly clean it.

No fear of water, either. Not even a pressure washer. If your ignition system is in good condition, the worst you'll get is a slight misfire when wet. And most of us don't even get that.

Use a couple more cans of engine degreaser, particularly on the rear valve cover, and use a brush where you need to. Or use a pressure washer after the first can of degreaser, warm it up, and use the second can, then pressure wash again. You'll be amazed at the results. It looks a TON better already, but don't fear getting aggressive with it to finish up.

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Click here for mod list for both cars
93 SSEi, 95 SLE (supercharged) 97 Buick LeSabre Limited
PontiacDad at WCBF '04: Cruise control? That's like surrendering!
Comprehensive guide to troubleshooting, rebuilding, and modifying Eaton Superchargers

x2. as long as you keep the pressure washer not on the "needle" setting, you can spray everything (minus maybe the alternator) directly.

Even the alternator is safe. One of my hood vents is located directly above my alternator, and the car is typically out in the elements all winter long with the hood vents uncovered most of the time.

The air filter is the only component I cover (CAI/FWI applications......stock airbox is already protected).

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Click here for mod list for both cars
93 SSEi, 95 SLE (supercharged) 97 Buick LeSabre Limited
PontiacDad at WCBF '04: Cruise control? That's like surrendering!
Comprehensive guide to troubleshooting, rebuilding, and modifying Eaton Superchargers

If you do get any stalling problems after you get your ignition wet, its just time to apply some dielectric grease to the coil posts.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

Well, I do have problems now though, after I cleaned it. =/
There's three videos in the 1992-1999 area.

I used a tooth brush to clean the stuff loll

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