Detailing a 308 engine...

There are two stencils for auction on EBAY for the air box stencil patterns - Buy-it-Now price is shown....I think its alittle ritzy for a damned stencil, but hey.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7914136363&category=6763&sspagename=WDVW

When you get to the hoses, let me know....we'll compare notes on what to use.

 

Oh, and here's another important link for the labels/stickers surrounding the engine compartment:

http://www.italiancarparts.com/labels_plates/ferrari_labels_plates.htm

I see some of these on Ebay occasionally, but its hit-and-miss most times. I'd like to know if you plan on refinishing the coolant overflow tank, and what paint you used. Good luck....and please post some results!

Engine detailing supplies:

http://www.properautocare.com/engine.html

 

check the section on procedures (might be on the old site), Rob did a write up on redoing the red plenum,

 

There's quite a bit of discussion in the archives, and here are a few links to some of the 308 engine detailing / airbox restoring / plenum repainting / fuel line repainting / airbox logo threads:

LOGO/AIRBOX:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/326073.html?1065783190
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/155880.html?1035908196
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/300625.html?1060517867
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/212392.html?1047840529
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/4741.html?1015362114

PAINTING PLENUM:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/4741.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/55553.html?1023763105
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/8709.html?1018146687

CLEANING ENGINE:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/98739.html?1028911836

RUB & BUFF:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/8825.html?1017546038
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/164778.html?1037633875

DETAILING 308 ENGINE WITH WD-40 & RUB AND BUFF:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/229394.html?1049854503

PLATING / COATING FUEL LINES:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/240606.html?1051923098

I'm certain that there are more threads in this regard as well...

Keep us updated on how the project goes, and post some pics of the results for us! Feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way too...

 

just a small tip.
when i am using a new product and am not sure of the results, i use it first in the engine compartment of my other car. was an 87 Bronco, now a 2000 ranger.

if the stuff works good, then i use on the 348. if not so good, no harm done.

 

How much you want to bet that's from the high-res scan that Verrell did and that I converted to vector graphics so it could work with a vinyl sign cutter?

Probably costs $5-10 to have the stencil made from the CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator file.

 

That's what I figured as soon as I saw it on eBAY.

BTW, I've got black wrinkle powder, will be powdercoating an airbox cover this fall. Also will have a silk screen or stencil for 328 & 308 covers made.

Then I can offer an air box cover renewal service on an exchange basis.
Powdercoating s/b much sturdier & repeatable than wrinkle paint.

 

PM or email me and I'll send it to you.

Mike

 

Robert,
I'll take you up on that silk screen offer. Send eMAIL to:

[email protected]

Also, If you haven't got the artwork file from MCharness, let me know, I can send it to you.