Time to clean the engine.

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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WOW! Great job! Looks fantastic!

Did you use any water, or just rags and elbowgrease?

 

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.

 

You're a brave sole. There is no way I would not accidentally drop some on the body...I'm a klutz.

 

+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.

 

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?

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The differance is incredible

 

The best of the best.....Gibbs Brand penetrant for aluminum and magnesium.

 

I like the attention to detail (orientation of the hose clamps / alignment etc...) that you did! Nice job.
BT

 

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.

 

I must try that thanks.

 

Nicely done.

Kudos!
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You are an inspiration: making me want to do that for the T

 

What a transformation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From grime to shine!!! Looks fantastic!!!

 

It looks fantastic!!! Though I am suspecting photoshop !! Good cleaning job !!

 

Thanks for the complement.I am probably the only person who would not know to work photoshop. A lot of elbow grease as well.

 

How did you work on the engine without rubbing against the body of the car?

 

I used a nice soft cloth around the engine bay.I also removed the rear grille, but I mainly worked from the back.

 

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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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.

 

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

 

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.................

 

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.

 

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.