In a message dated 98-05-15 22:11:51 EDT, bloss@ENTER.NET writes:

<< > What's a good way to clean the underside of the van, to get off all
 > the dirt and stuff, besides using the hose and just blasting it off.

 Start with a foaming engine degreaser, then hose it off.  Great for
 finding leaks since you're starting with a clean "slate." >>

 Here in the beautiful south, and in some other areas of the country, there
are "wand washes", with stalls and pressure washers. Many have a setting for
degreasing goo. I find these invaluable for keeping the underside immaculate,
and for locating undercoating that no longer wants to see the world as part of
our van.

gmbulley
cary, nc