thereS coolant EVERY WHERE!!!! HELP

[avin85cutty]

so my car started smoking.. i pop the hood and theres coolant every where.. the lower hose has a crack or a split and sprayed the coolant every where.. i know i have to replace it. so ill do that first thing tomorrow..but i just had everything under the hood washed and looking great now its all cover with coolant any idea how i can clean it off?? are there certain things water can get on. cuz i thought about just spraying the water hose in there.. also any other things i should look for in case it was damaged??

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[bill]

You can use simple green or purple power w/orange.....spray it on, let it soak for a minute or so... and rinse it off...best thing to do is wipe it dry with a clean cloth....otherwise you will see water spots...

 

[avin85cutty]

and im hearing the hose busted cuz the car over heated?? my temp light has been on and it automatically turns on as soon as i turn the key so i think the sensor is messed up. i replaced the top hose.. thermostat.. coolant bottle and cap just incase.. so i praying just an old hose is the problem.. but when i replace the hose and turn the engine on what should i look for to see if it did over heat?

 

[richp85elco]

make sure you have a good radiator cap as well with the correct pressure. If its running rough or smoking alot you might have popped a head gasket, if not then just keep an eye on the temp, check for leaks, and make sure your overflow is filled to the right amount as well

 

[RITTER]

It looks like you're going to be safe, its just a little split. The only thing you should cover when spraying your engine is your distributor and your carburetor. Its not going to kill it if it gets wet, but I usually avoid spraying the alternator directly :idea: