Engine bay cleaning
15 February 2015, 05:42 PM
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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.
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.
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15 February 2015, 06:03 PM
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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.
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.
15 February 2015, 06:59 PM
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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
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
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16 February 2015, 10:54 AM
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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
Blue hoses need to go & strut B needs re painted in yellow also Lordy
" French mustard "
thats a yellow that goes well with green
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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
Painted mine a couple of months ago may help you decide what to use
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...er-cooler.html
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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.
EDIT: Picture added.
Last edited by Zev; 18 April 2015 at 05:28 PM. Reason: Picture added
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