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22 February 2006, 02:29 PM
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done a bit today
Finished painting the engine
Standard subaru water pump, ready to go on.
Lateral sump opened up, ready for a quick trial fitting
The baffle of the sump
Water pump in place, with sealant between face of pump and the block.
RCMS oil pump raedy for fitting
Pump fitted in similar manner to water pump. Also, new oil seal installed.
Dry fit of the sump. Pretty impressed!
Steven
Finished painting the engine
Standard subaru water pump, ready to go on.
Lateral sump opened up, ready for a quick trial fitting
The baffle of the sump
Water pump in place, with sealant between face of pump and the block.
RCMS oil pump raedy for fitting
Pump fitted in similar manner to water pump. Also, new oil seal installed.
Dry fit of the sump. Pretty impressed!
Steven
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22 February 2006, 07:51 PM
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Some stuff from Halfords 
VHT Aluminium effect. Think i put too many coats on block, oh well.
Ron, headers will be going on last, but before the engine goes in, its a lot easier, especially with 3 bolt headers. Aiming to do a full mock up, whilst on the engine stand, including down pipe, wastegate and screamer.
VHT Aluminium effect. Think i put too many coats on block, oh well.Ron, headers will be going on last, but before the engine goes in, its a lot easier, especially with 3 bolt headers. Aiming to do a full mock up, whilst on the engine stand, including down pipe, wastegate and screamer.
23 February 2006, 07:58 PM
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because they looked mucky and crap. no other reason. Dont ask me why, but i got it into my head a good while back, that it has to look mint under the bonnet, and tbh, thats whats taking the time.
24 February 2006, 09:35 AM
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The car is staying in full trim this year, for as long as i can, including leaving the dog guard in.
Will try take a couple more pics later. Progress is a little slower than i hoped, because i am still awaiting some bits, so just doing bits i can think of doing without affecting progress.
Dropped some stuff off yesterday for blasting clean, tried the nitromors but didnt have the patience. Also getting some stuff zinc plated.
Then need to collate everything that needs powder coating, and get that done
Will try take a couple more pics later. Progress is a little slower than i hoped, because i am still awaiting some bits, so just doing bits i can think of doing without affecting progress.
Dropped some stuff off yesterday for blasting clean, tried the nitromors but didnt have the patience. Also getting some stuff zinc plated.
Then need to collate everything that needs powder coating, and get that done
24 February 2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by John Stevenson
I'm confused, Steven, why did you spend so much time painting your Aluminium Block and Heads, Aluminium coloured ?
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24 February 2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
It stops the alloy going all dusty, corroded and 'old' looking. Bit like using steel wheels paint on steel wheels
24 February 2006, 09:56 PM
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I can't remember to be honest, I suspect it was the same as Steven used (as I recommended it to him !) only in Black....obviously
24 February 2006, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
I can't remember to be honest, I suspect it was the same as Steven used (as I recommended it to him !) only in Black....obviously
24 February 2006, 10:15 PM
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Just as a thought...don't you feel that by painting the block and heads you are in some way adding additional insulation and thus reducing the cooling efficiency?
24 February 2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim W
Just as a thought...don't you feel that by painting the block and heads you are in some way adding additional insulation and thus reducing the cooling efficiency?
25 February 2006, 08:42 AM
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Andy Painting the block black always seemed a little odd to me, very gard to spot any sort of leak going on, especially oil.
Then again maybe you dont want to know
Then again maybe you dont want to know
25 February 2006, 09:13 AM
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If anything you will spot any leaks sooner on a nice clean painted engine.
I did think about the weight gain Tim A painted matt black engine will emit more heat than an unpainted (or painted) silver one.
I did think about the weight gain Tim
A painted matt black engine will emit more heat than an unpainted (or painted) silver one.
25 February 2006, 10:03 AM
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In theory it should andy, but that is assuming perfect heat transfer from the aluminium to the paint to the air.
Now; take a bare aluminium vessel and fill it with a hot fluid then compare the measured fluid temperature against the outside surface temperature of the vessel, and time how long it takes to drop say 10 degrees. Repeat this with the same vessel that is painted in a colour of your choice. The painted vessel will loose heat more slowly...where's Pat, he could come up with the full scientific ecplaination for this...in detail
Now; take a bare aluminium vessel and fill it with a hot fluid then compare the measured fluid temperature against the outside surface temperature of the vessel, and time how long it takes to drop say 10 degrees. Repeat this with the same vessel that is painted in a colour of your choice. The painted vessel will loose heat more slowly...where's Pat, he could come up with the full scientific ecplaination for this...in detail
25 February 2006, 04:46 PM
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It really was for aesthetics, and simplicity of seeing things.
Quite wierdly, the Block has dried (to a fasion) in a matt colour, whereas the heads have dried shiny. Both were cleaned with thinners before hand. I just hope the block sorts itself out once it heats up.
I hated the way my 2.0l towards the end, and my 2.5 looked **** when you opened the bonnet. I dont want that to happen this time.
No work done today, helped someone change a clutch.
Steven
ps Tim, your waffling again
Quite wierdly, the Block has dried (to a fasion) in a matt colour, whereas the heads have dried shiny. Both were cleaned with thinners before hand. I just hope the block sorts itself out once it heats up.
I hated the way my 2.0l towards the end, and my 2.5 looked **** when you opened the bonnet. I dont want that to happen this time.
No work done today, helped someone change a clutch.
Steven
ps Tim, your waffling again
25 February 2006, 05:06 PM
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that looks sweet and it make my effert look a bit ummmmmm well not as nice as yours
http://matthew5162.fotopic.net/p25572450.html
wishing i had painted mine now lol
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http://matthew5162.fotopic.net/p25572450.html
wishing i had painted mine now lol
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25 February 2006, 05:21 PM
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LOL My wife would say i had gone too far moving the engine into the house
Looks tidy.
Some people say why? or Whats the point?
I honestly cant answer them, other than it looking good, as well as it going good.
Steven
Looks tidy.
Some people say why? or Whats the point?
I honestly cant answer them, other than it looking good, as well as it going good.
Steven