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DaleD | Engine compartment clean up | ||
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I know this has been discussed to death, but what the heck? I can't drive my car until it warms up, and I am interested, so here goes.
My plenum and runners look pretty crappy. Valve covers aren't good either, but the plenum and runners are more prominent, so that's where I'm going first. I figured I'd get a dremel and use it to grind/polish the plenum. Good idea? Additionally, my oldest lost my dremel. So he gets to buy me a new one. Where is a good place to get one? Ebay? Finally, I'm going to paint my oil pan, should I avoid painting the flanges, I don't think it matters, just being sure. I'm going to use black engine paint on it. Oh, and finally, what gasket do you guys recommend? Ok, that should do it for now. |
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Posted on: 2008/2/18 17:26
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cuisinartvette | RE:Engine compartment clean up | ||
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I used Eastwoods "zinc" paint on vetteslaves 88 (plenum, runners, TB, etc), looks about as close to new cast aluminum as you can get. Very nice paint, sets up quick.
Polishing the rough cast runners will be a pain in the but although it can be done. Only problem with using a dremel is to be caeful so you dont get divots in the casting as they will show when the final polish comes out... its doable though if you are patient. |
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Posted on: 2008/2/18 17:42
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jaa1992 | RE:Engine compartment clean up | ||
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Need a new dremel??? Is that the question?
Walmart Home Depot Lowes Harbor Freight Just about anywhere! As far as using it to clean things up IIRC there is a wire brush and nylon brush attachment that do a good job. |
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Posted on: 2008/2/18 22:29
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WW7 | RE:Engine compartment clean up | ||
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[size=12:dbf0f2ce0b] [/size:dbf0f2ce0b]Best gaskets are Fel-Pro...WW
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Posted on: 2008/2/19 1:10
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