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Post by coedy on May 14, 2008 23:29:13 GMT 1
i need a kick up the arse to tidy mine up while im fitting some shiny bits... so what better way to get some motivation than if i get jealous!!! ;D so just post up some pics of your engie bay after a tidy up!  |
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Post by Dog on May 15, 2008 20:30:08 GMT 1
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Post by irishstick on May 15, 2008 20:33:03 GMT 1
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Post by byron101 on May 15, 2008 21:14:16 GMT 1
in u'r dreams phil ;D
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Post by coedy on May 15, 2008 21:37:10 GMT 1
i was about to say! 'forget me doing it! Phil, guess what your doing over the weekend!  ' damn...so much shinyness.... along a related line of enquirys.... does anyone know where i could get a seal to go on the panel on the back of the block? (the two removable windows on the block under the exhaust manifold on the head) mine has died and thats where my oil leak is coming from... recon J&L minis could get one for me? |
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Post by gar1380 on May 15, 2008 21:41:15 GMT 1
heres mine for you  |
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Post by coedy on May 15, 2008 22:14:33 GMT 1
well my plan is to do them the weekend after next. but ill probably order with jamie anyway if he can get them lol. nice and cheap though Gareth, looking good! i much prefer the look of Injectio egine bays  |
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Post by biker on May 15, 2008 22:38:06 GMT 1
i take it you either hav a 850,1000,or a1100 as they were only fitted to them and they are called if i remember rightly cam cover seals.
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Post by coedy on May 15, 2008 22:51:10 GMT 1
Yep 998 here!  ill tell Jamie 'Cam cover seals' and if he sounds bewildered ill use my elaborate description from above lol |
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Post by dai9fxey on May 15, 2008 22:58:28 GMT 1
Tappet chest cover is the correct name , if it helps.  |
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Post by coedy on May 17, 2008 22:10:29 GMT 1
awsome! thanks phil just ordered!. im guessing rubbers better tha cork because the gasket between the rocker cover and head dies quite a lot and thats cork aswell isnt it...
probably because its pourus?
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Post by timsmini on May 18, 2008 19:51:00 GMT 1
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Post by coedy on May 18, 2008 20:08:56 GMT 1
looks very nice! is that hammerite? looks quite glittery?
how log did that take you? and how did everyone prep the engine before hand?
Im thinking:
maybe pressure washer blast to get the worst off.
then spray with degreaser after its started drying a bit, mess it about a bit with an old toothbrush/nail brush.
rinse with hose.
leave it dry then get painting!
but i have to paint my inner wings and bulkhead aswell. and bits of the bulkhead have Waxoyl on it. and the inner wings are coated with the stuff... will paint stick to it alright? id rather not remove it because its saving the bodywork, but it looks awfull...
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Post by minishorty on May 18, 2008 20:13:57 GMT 1
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Post by timsmini on May 18, 2008 20:18:08 GMT 1
had the engine out with mine, used a wire brush on a drill then sprayed it with a tin of plasticoat aerosol.
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Post by coedy on May 18, 2008 21:19:28 GMT 1
i dont have the option for engine out although i may use the wire brush on a drill idea anyone know about the waxoyl problem? also i notice no one seems to use those foam sound deadening pads on the bulkheads? any reasons for this? because ive got one that i want to put on while im tidying everything up.... |
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Post by biker on May 18, 2008 21:41:17 GMT 1
they retain water
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Post by coedy on May 18, 2008 23:08:15 GMT 1
hmm i guess, then again it shouldnt get that wet because its parked under cover.
and as long as i keep on top f it it shouldntlook that bad... *rubs chin* lol
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Post by jc1380s on May 19, 2008 9:14:55 GMT 1
Always pull them off straight away as BIKINI said - they hold water which helps the rust breed.  I have replaced it with a felt type that is waterproofed on one side and seems to work quite well. Can't really comment on the noise soundproofing as mine is so damn noisy anyway!   As I said its not that tidy at the moment and all the alloy and brass is still to be polished up !!!  jc |
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Post by biker on May 19, 2008 12:40:58 GMT 1
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