Gave it a good spring clean today after fitting the stainless bolt and washer set from Rallytech. (cheers Tim!)



The only part that needs a bit more attention is the intercooler. It has a lot of water corrosion. Any ideas on how to clean it or do I just paint it with Hammerite as I have silver already.

 

Autosol and elbow grease.

I do like my car with FMIC etc, but the OEM layout looks much better

 

Ok Fonzey, will do. I know what you mean about the standard layout, does look like it was meant to be, if you know what I mean.

Next job will be to remove the under bonnet insulation as it is a bit manky.
Then I'll polish the underside of the bonnet and I will be nearly finished.

Any thoughts on these intercoolers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item1c4cd9fe66

Do they improve cooling? Don't really want to go down the front mount route.

 

Dont use hammerite on the intercooler it does not like alloy so will not stick very well

Phil

 

Cheers Phil

 

You'll need a radiator paint as it will let the heat through it and keep temps down.

 

I used hammorite and no problems on my Intercooler but raditor paint is a good suggestion

It's gets addictive though under the bonnet

I hadn't cleaned under the Bonnet for 12 years untill I got some shiney bolts ans a battery bracket




Then I saw the light



Since that photo I've had the caps painted black
Bonnet dampers are to fit when I have time
New Rallytech under scoop grill to fit when it arrives
Alternator to be painted black from Locky
A few more bits colour coded
Under the actual bonnet to be sprayed when the rest of the car goes under the knife

It will never stop and phase 2/3/4 starting soon

 

That's a matter of opinion..............what have you done man!

 

Should have kept the caps yellow to compensate your pulleys .
Blue hoses need to go & strut B needs re painted in yellow also Lordy
" French mustard " thats a yellow that goes well with green

 

Hi Mate,

Painted mine a couple of months ago may help you decide what to use

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...er-cooler.html

 

You never met Lordy? He's bat **** crazy, in a nice way.

 

Micky you should see him when he's pissed and dancing

 

Dear god! I can only imagine.

 

Some nice looking engine bays there. I've been toying with the idea of cleaning mine up then 'pimping' (excuse the term) it up a bit. The problem is though as I'm new to all this I don't really know where to start...anyone got any advice?

EDIT: Picture added.

 

Lordharding... Absolutley loving the green carbon hydrodipped parts ! They look the nuts !

 

Got the caps done black as requested





Got a nice scoop cooler from Ralleytek is crackle black




But still loads to do



Been a few changes since this so will update shortly