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1995 F355 GTS: Restoration and Major Service

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  1. MAD828

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    #51 MAD828, Jul 16, 2015
    Drock, the headers were replaced prior with new factory ones. I was tempted by the Tubi headers but I left it a bit late and the engine went back in before I pulled the trigger.

    My friends 355 F1 GTS had blown headers and I know what it sounds likes and what the tell tale signs are in the engine bay.

    We did a smoke test and they are fine. I am however considering removing and rebuilding them, or just getting the Tubis and being done with it. I do like originality though and may go the OEM rebuild route. Will keep this thread updated with what happens regarding the headers.
     
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    #54 PAP 348, Jul 16, 2015
    Very cool pics man. Looks like you had some fun. :D
     
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    I must admit I was a bit daunted by the task of cleaning this mess up! The engine was particularly dirty and I spent many hours carefully cleaning the engine and removing all the CV grease that was thrown out from the torn inner CV boots and general road grime.

    In the last pic you can see the A/C compressor was leaking at the seals and making a mess. It was removed and sent out for a rebuild.
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    Took the opportunity to get the plenum covers off and prepare them for refinishing of the silver stripes, along with the power steering reservoir cover.

    The CV heat shields were damaged and requiring repair and repaint. I purchased a fiberglass repair kit to patch them up and coated them with VHT high temp paint. I was very happy with how they turned out as they must be made of some super special fiberglass to cost 130 pounds each!
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    #60 PAP 348, Jul 16, 2015
    Very nice mate! Can you please give me/get me the part number off the top of your a/c compressor please.
     
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    #61 gpiro, Jul 16, 2015
    Amazing job. How did you repaint the valve covers.
     
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    #62 MAD828, Jul 16, 2015
    Thanks, did you mean plenum covers?

    I used VHT engine enamel and sprayed it into a bowl, then took one of my kids foam painting dabbers on a stick in the rectangle shape. I then dipped it in paint and carefully applied the paint along the strips. It took two coats to get it nice and even.

    I cleaned up the edges with a razor blade to remove any excess paint.

    The black was left as original and given a nice sheen with WD40 and a wipe down.

    It sets off the engine bay now. More pics to come.
     
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    #63 Drock28, Jul 16, 2015
    wow! the intake plenums look amazing.
    the silver strips on mine are almost completely worn off.

    did you strip the existing silver paint before?
    or just applied new paint on top ?
     
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    #66 tres55, Jul 16, 2015
    Freshly redone valve covers set the engine bay off on the 355. :) Looks great man! Excellent work.
     
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    Thanks man, I totally agree! I couldn't look closely at my engine bay until these were done.
     
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    Although the car was running fine my mechanic thought it prudent to remove the injectors and get them cleaned and flow tested just to be safe. In his experience alot of F355's suffer flow problems that can caused wear in the liners.

    I also took the a/c compressor for a rebuild as it was leaking and throwing grease at the seals.

    Cleaned up the alternator while it was out too.
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