that cleaned up awsome mate well done!!!great results

 

That explains it, that is an earlier phase engine

Tuesday hopefully Dean, I'll be at Andy's in the morning.

 

Might pop down and see u then mate.

 

Ahh. Darc you have reminded me where those pipes came from; they are only used on the version 4 cars. I complained to bailey Motorsport because the kit is advertised as v4-6 and I was paying for two extra hoses I couldn't use. It took twelve months but I eventually got a refund...can't remember how much for but it wasn't much

 

Ah..... I have 2 brand new Samco hoses for sale then

 

Thanks Silver, think I'll give mine a go in the new year

 

No probs... that's the 2 products I used but much are the same, it's all natural degreasers these days opposed to the acids from a few years back so just go carefull on what you do get if you choose any others.

I dropped some cellophane over the electrics, I then wrapped tin foil on top as well to hold it secure then after you have degreased gently drizzle the hose over, many have just got a pressure washer on and gone for it but I was a little nervous to attack it like that.

 

I see one of the 'coneheads' even flew in for a looksee

Keep yer 'at on mate, or people'll be talking about you.

NOW all you need is an intercooler that some numpty hasn't jet washed through the scoop hole and bent all the rear half fins over. Surely you didn't do that Simon ??

David APi

 

Tart

 

That's an optical illusion with the light David, all the fins are intact matey



And Frayz........ I'm only following where you have already been to

 

Si,

I want to give my bay abit of a bufty, what did you use mate to get down by the battery area etc and what cleaning fluids do/did you use??

Pete..

Any tips PM me...

 

From what I have heard your the one that should be giving me the tips

To degrease the engine bay I used P21S Total Auto Wash - P21S Car Care and Detailing Products I only did small areas at a time as I had never got a hose pipe out under the bonnet before, then I used 303 Aerospace Protectant - 303 Car Care and Detailing Products to treat is afterwards. The main things though were small wire brushes similar to a toothbrush to clean over all the areas I could get to when the degreaser was on that made a big difference.

For the paintwork Pete I sprayed the P21S on and let it sit for 5-10 mins then I used a paint brush and gave it a good brush in, I then used a gun sprinkler attachement and lightly hosed off... any stubbon grime I gave it a little more P21S and did the same again, it's a citric based cleaner and really moves the grease and grime. After that get an old t-shirt in there to dry it off and then wax the clean paintwork. If you remove the battery and plastic tray you can get in there easy enough.... basically just jam your hands in where they will fit, and expect some skin loss

I have to add that you can use any cleaning products available they should all get similar results.... these are the one's I use these days.

 

I will second that, the above products will give good results

 

Si,


Cheers pal i,m going to have a butchers tomorrow and New years day, now the FMIC is fitted it exposes alot more bay and like i said, where my battery is it,s quite mucky..

 

Lets see some pictures of where the cleaning led you to last time

I know we all give each other stick over cleaning but when you spend a lot on the car it's mad not to give it some time as well... nothing worse than seeing a fortune spent but to have it surrounded with muck and grime as that brings rust on quickly.

 

Looking good Si

The RCM pulleys look very nice, be sure to look after them as they have won many many awards

Let me know when the cars back and i'll pop round for a peep, a cup of tea and a welsh cake

 

Clean as a whistle Si What paint did you use for the brackets etc?

 

Nice looking bay

Couple of things....don't buy bolts of ebay, look up someone local, for instance there's a place in Cwmbran here in South Wales where you can buy stainless bolts in a pic n mix fashion....for pennies!!!

How about attacking the alternator, it responds well to a light buzz over with a dremel and brass wire brush attatchment

Looks pretty grubby..



covered the surrounding area up and filled the holes in the alternator with sponge to prevent bit's getting in there..



Then attacked it very lightly with a dremel with wire brush attatchment and some Solvo metal polish

 

Nice job fella,

I fully stripped mine to clean it up but looks like i could have left it assembled

 

My Alternator needs doing too...........trouble is, i,ve no patience when it comes to be TOO ****...

 

Once you start you cant stop its an addiction !! :L

 

Degreaser and the best thing I have found is a nail brush.

More pictures in the next month of so as I still have a few bits to finish off under there, alternator certainly comes up well like that to.

 

If your wondering what to do with the aircon, there's a guy on ebay that does a stainless cover for it for £10, I know you don't want the shinny route but could paint it

 

No aircon here... nice gap there for me, and yes I'm attempting to keep away from shiney, I can't rule out a couple of bits sneaking in more for contrast but in the main it will be kept to very little.