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What can I do to freshen up my classic engine bay?
Hello guys hope your all having a good weekend!
Well I want to freshen up my engine bay, iv got a fmic so the tmic is gone I was thinking maybe new hose's and some alloy parts with a bit of carbon throw in..
Any ideas welcome or links to where I can get bit/parts from at the best prices
Also if anyone can put some pictures up for me to pinch ideas from that would be even better haha
It's not been something I've thought about to be honest. Maybe the newage coils is an avenue I need to look down. Is it an easy swap ?
Yours is harder to convert than mine because mine is a version 2 and it was already on individual coils, it can be done though and you'll have a stronger spark and smoother running.
That's really nice mate. I really have to get on and clean mine up. I still have that standard wax crap they put on everything. What the best way of cleaning it off without drenching the engine way or steaming it ?
Paul won't a regular coil pack give a strong spark then ? If not what about the ford coil pack as a idea
Ps: does rich have a workshop these days as my impreza is getting sort of close and will need mapping and poss a spanner check before its started
A standard coil pack does mate but not as big a spark as new age coil packs and boost can blow out the spark if the plugs are worn, the leads are worn or the plug gaps are too large. The standard coil pack is up to the job but new age single coil packs are better.
Yes Rich does mate, he can do both and if you can't see his number in my signature drop me a line on here or facebook and I'll give it to you Getting close now at long last mate, you must be getting excited, how long has it been off the road?
I renew my sorn again in September so over 2 years but it will be worth it as I'm closer to more power and just need engine then another gearbox(6 speed) but tbh just want to get it together then put back in storage again lol
When it's together I'll give him a ring as I'll rob a truck from work and deliver it on trailer to get the spanner check done then start the worry about the mot butt I'm sure it will pass lol then map the apexi',,, then tow it home lol
That's really nice mate. I really have to get on and clean mine up. I still have that standard wax crap they put on everything. What the best way of cleaning it off without drenching the engine way or steaming it ?
Stop being a tart and get some de-greaser and the jet washer in there
Cover up anything you wanna keep dry with tesco bags and a bit of tape.
That's really nice mate. I really have to get on and clean mine up. I still have that standard wax crap they put on everything. What the best way of cleaning it off without drenching the engine way or steaming it ?
i had that wax stuff all over mine, i covered up the alternator removed the intercooler, blocked up the pipes etc then used engine degreaser and jetwash.
sounds extreme but it came up great.
but if your car is an everyday car its probably best to leave it on.
the wax does keep the rust of the nuts and fixings, but the red bits came up great and so did the hoses etc after a bit of back to black
Trouble with the green wax stuff is after a few years it goes black and makes the engine bay look filthy. Why cant the japs invent nice shiny silver wax
Trouble with the green wax stuff is after a few years it goes black and makes the engine bay look filthy. Why cant the japs invent nice shiny silver wax
it does do a good job though, if yours is an everyday car i would leave it on, if its not like mine and doesnt really see rain etc then wash it of with degreaser and maybe give the screws and nuts a squirt with wd40.
Mine a w.e car so surly it be ok what degreaser u use anythink that foams up ? Mine looks terrible is steam cleaning not safer what do I not wanna get wet? And shal I have it running ?
Mine a w.e car so surly it be ok what degreaser u use anythink that foams up ? Mine looks terrible is steam cleaning not safer what do I not wanna get wet? And shal I have it running ?
Warm the car up.
Bag up things like air filter, coil, battery, electrical connections.
Spray some degreaser over the entire engine bay.
Allow it to soak in for 5 mins.
Jet wash away.
Dry off the best you can.
Remove bags.
Start car and allow to idle for 10 mins.
Wipe over with some back to black etc etc as needed.
That's what I did and all was well and looked good.