Running rough after washing engine bay.
Hi everyone,
So for one of my jobs over the Christmas break I decided to wash the engine bay on my SW20. But now it is running rough.
I covered the alternator and all electrical connection points in plastic wrap. I did not cover the distributor cap or ignition leads. I sprayed the engine with degreaser, then scrubbed it with a sponge using soapy water. Finally I sprayed the whole engine down using the garden hose (ordinary tap pressure, not high pressure).
The engine started first time, no problem. But when going for a drive to blow/evaporate dry the rest of the engine it is now running rough. There is a loss of power under acceleration. Even at constant velocity it shudders a bit. At idle the engine shakes noticeably and the exhaust has a deep rumbling sound. I think one of the cylinders is not firing.
Can anyone advise what the problem might be and how I could fix it?
Thanks
Dwaine