hey guys kinda new at this but how do i clean the valve and spark plug cover it has some "grity grime" on it and i want to be nice and red agian and the plug cover to be looking good again as well

 

Degreaser and brush. Some people have used a pressure washer. Make sure you cover the alternator and plug the intake.

 

Try CD2, quick and easy to use.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,2,2,1

 

 

I remember awhile back, possibly over a year ago, that I read an article saying how engine cleaners like that Turtle Wax one aren't really safe for your engine? I personally clean my engine by a damp cloth and then apply some protectant onto a damp cloth and go over the same areas. As you can tell this is very time consuming and quite tiresome. So are these kinds of products safe now and other than the alternator should everything else be ok to have this stuff sprayed on?

 

and more info is in our engine cleaning thread at:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=278999

 

If you simply want to attend to the cover, then you might want to spray some APC+ on it (4:1) and then wipe it off with a damp rag. If you want to follow-up with a dressing, you could use CD-2 (available at AutoZone), 303 Protectant, HyperDressing, or Stoner's Trim Shine, though I'm not sure how long any of these will last on the metal. My guess is that CD-2 will probably last longer than the others.

Also check out Bounty's article on Waterless Engine Detailing.

If you want to detail the entire engine bay, then in addition to the article/thread cited above, read through MikeyC's chapter in his S2000 detailing guide. I have also included several links to good articles in my internet resources article.