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  1. Philip Barnard-Browwn

    Philip Barnard-Browwn Karting

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    #1 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
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    Well had the car for a few weeks now and the time has come to clean the engine.Unfortunately a previous owner had coated it with some sort of clear spray.It took the whole weekend,but the results were worth while.Before and after photo's.PS,does anybody know where i can find the yellow stickers that are on top of ignition.(spark plug leads plug into)
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  2. Lars_vet

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    #2 Lars_vet, May 7, 2007
    WOW! Great job! Looks fantastic!

    Did you use any water, or just rags and elbowgrease?
     
  3. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #3 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    Started off with carefully use of paint stripper on plenum.It was taking forever,so where i work we have industrial power clearer,(water and wash.) I know you should not do this.Wrapped and removed all electrics where possible.Blocked all important holes.With the rest I was careful and went slowly.The real test came when I went to restart. Started first go and no warning lights.Quick Italian tune,all seems fine.Also used this time to spray contacts and connections.
     
  4. junkyarddog

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    #4 junkyarddog, May 7, 2007
    You're a brave sole. There is no way I would not accidentally drop some on the body...I'm a klutz.
     
  5. surfermark

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    #5 surfermark, May 7, 2007
    +1 for pure devotion to the FCar.....looks great and now you have piece of mind it looks the way it was meant to look in the engine bay.
     
  6. fxdwgs

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    #6 fxdwgs, May 7, 2007
    Sure looks great.

    QV London did the same for me when I did the "engine out" service there last autumn.

    The radiator shield still looks as if some dust remains to be brushed off.

    However, that is not the case. It is clean but looks dusty.

    Anyone knows how to get it nice again?

    //B//
     
  7. fxdwgs

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    #7 fxdwgs, May 7, 2007
    nB

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  8. PAP 348

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    #8 PAP 348, May 7, 2007
    :eek: The differance is incredible ;)
     
  9. bcwawright

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    #9 bcwawright, May 7, 2007
    The best of the best.....Gibbs Brand penetrant for aluminum and magnesium.
     
  10. BT

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    #10 BT, May 7, 2007
    I like the attention to detail (orientation of the hose clamps / alignment etc...) that you did! Nice job.
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  11. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #11 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    Thanks I did try to make it as best I could. The think is now I cannot stop looking at it. Next weekend I will start on the suspension.
     
  12. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #12 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    I must try that thanks.
     
  13. No Doubt

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    #13 No Doubt, May 7, 2007
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  14. SonomaRik

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    #14 SonomaRik, May 7, 2007
    You are an inspiration: making me want to do that for the T
     
  15. 285ferrari

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    #15 285ferrari, May 7, 2007
    What a transformation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From grime to shine!!! Looks fantastic!!!
     
  16. gothspeed

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    #16 gothspeed, May 7, 2007
    It looks fantastic!!! Though I am suspecting photoshop :eek: ;) ;) !! Good cleaning job :D!!
     
  17. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #17 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    Thanks for the complement.I am probably the only person who would not know to work photoshop. A lot of elbow grease as well.
     
  18. traimpz348

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    #18 traimpz348, May 7, 2007
    How did you work on the engine without rubbing against the body of the car?
     
  19. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #19 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    I used a nice soft cloth around the engine bay.I also removed the rear grille, but I mainly worked from the back.
     
  20. junkyarddog

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    #20 junkyarddog, May 7, 2007
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    I picked up one of these topside creepers and cut shorter and exteneded the top out further to keep from hitting the car while doing engine work. May help someone else out. I think I paid like $130 for it. Also is great for working on the engines that are pushed way up there from the back.
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  21. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #21 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 7, 2007
    Gothspeed if you ever come to London you must come and see me.You might like to see HM horses.My car of coarse is here and you could see for yourself.Regards Philip.
     
  22. No Doubt

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    #22 No Doubt, May 7, 2007

    Well worth seeing those horses. You're fairly close to where I proposed (Big Ben) to my wife.
     
  23. gothspeed

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    #23 gothspeed, May 7, 2007
    I believe you mate ;) You did a brilliant job on your engine :)!!

    Now ... You have me thinking...... I do miss that outstanding Brit ale' and I have yet to have any in Buckingham Palace.................:D :D
     
  24. vegas1

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    #24 vegas1, May 7, 2007
    Excellent work - it's an awesome task detailing engine bays especially when they are neglected. How did the rocker covers come up so good compared to pre-cleaning? I'm also interested in procuring those yellow stickers atop the ignition - maybe someone in the brotherhood can replicate them.
     
  25. Philip Barnard-Browwn

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    #25 Philip Barnard-Browwn, May 8, 2007
    Thank you No Doubt, we are very lucky in the area we live. Must nights we here Big Ben chime. You are of coarse most welcome to visit here.There is a lot to see. Regards Philip.
     
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