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I don't mind doing it - pretty satisfying when u get them all nice and strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Connor
Definately get hold of a vacuum tester if you dont have one tho - I had to redo 4 of mine after testing them as they weren't up to scratch.
well i am doing it at my uncles garage and i am sure he will have one floating about,
whether it works or not thats another story lol
I wanna paint my engine whilst its out, you recommend any paints/methods?
Hopefully he will have, I was really surprised how they can look ok but actually not hold very well at all when tested - but I'm starting to get the hang of what to look for in more detail now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Connor
I just brush painted my block with hammerite hammered - gave it a good drill/grinder wirebrush off and some rust killer for good measure first.
I did paint my head etc with some stuff that was kicking about (rattlecan aluminium paint) but im not going to this time, wasnt a fan, just goin to get it really clean.
Yea sure he will, otherwise he will be able to borrow one from one of his mates who all own garages lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prey
And yea was just going wire brush the sh1t out of it then degrease it, then brush on hammerite the block,
same with the head but fancied trying to semi-polish it lol
Only time can tell the outcome lol
I think youre thinking the same as me for the head then - Ill keep you posted when i attack it and see how far i get before i get pissed off lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Connor
Only problem is the rest of the parts in my engine bay, like my rusty manifold.
Scabby brake servo, skanky washer bottles, the list continues lol
And problem is i neeed to use my car to get to work in, and i got the courtesy car for a week, so i am restricted to what i do :cry:
Stuff like that you can pick at over time tho - it won't take long to get everything looking fresh again - or at least thats what i keep telling myself. .....Quote:
Originally Posted by Connor
Only had half hr spare last night so fitted a couple of external bits to the head:
Water inlet with temp sensor tapped in:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0149.jpg
Cut down and drilled out a temp sensor and cleaned it up for a blank:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0152.jpg
Sealed the heater matrix outlet into the carb manifold:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0150.jpg
Had a halfarsed attempt at polishing the head but ive a sneaking feeling it will be too much like hard work now lol
Built up the rest of the head, lifters in etc and put the carb manifold and alternator bracket on as well as the exhaust manifold studs. Cleaned up the cam box and repainted the rocker cover. Also gave my dizzy blank a quick rub. Pics:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0156.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0158.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...a/IMGP0159.jpg