Engine tidy up - step 1

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2Crooky
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Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by 2Crooky »

Thought i would start to "pretty my engine up" for JAE next month as the exterior of the car ain't exactly going to attract any attention! :lol: (appart from RedMR2's old white 17" Volks :twisted: )

Here she is so far after a little sanding, toothbrush work, and some autosol+elbow grease......

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Good progress i think as it used to look like a fireplace!!

Alex
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by nakamura »

Spot on Alex. I wanna do same but too damn lazy!
2Crooky
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by 2Crooky »

Its soo addictive!!!!

I thought to myself as i was beginning to polish the intercooler pipes "i really can't be ar$ed" but stuck with it and just got hooked on doing that little bit more! By JAE it should all look like new \:D/
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by Driftlimits Performance »

Could've cleaned it for when I worked on it :roll:

:mrgreen:

Looks great mate. It shows you actually care, which is a refreshing change. You'd be suprised how many people 'make do'.

Top job! :thumleft:
2Crooky
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by 2Crooky »

Cheers bud :thumleft:

Any word on those Buddy Club systems????? If not i may be going twin exit :roll: Unless something a little bit evil comes up 8)

Alex
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by maaaaaark »

hehe awesome job mate, ive just started to do mine myself and know what its like to want it finished lol...

it seems like an impossible task all the same though... good job :)
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by JOHNM400 »

Hi guys,anyone interested in polishing engines should try get hold of Peek metal polish. Its less abrasive than Autosol so gives a much nicer finish. You could start with the Autosol to get the surface something like then finish off with the Peek for a really mirror like finish.Or simply just use the Peek from start. Just thought it my be of some help for people who are into polishing there matal bits up :thumleft:

Also,once polished up dont use anything acid based or anything with caustic in. Engine degreaser of the gunk/Jizer type is fine though :thumleft:
marcnoonan
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by marcnoonan »

Too addictive!


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:-# :-#

Marc
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by SuperRedMR2 »

I'm looking to get mine steam cleaned for JAE.

Hopefully by then ill have the MK1 Eagle sprayed onto my rockers :lol:
craig
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by craig »

Nice job mate :D 8)
2Crooky
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by 2Crooky »

Aaathankyou :thumleft: 8)

Your old Volks should get it some way to looking like a proper jap performance car \:D/
craig
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Re: Engine tidy up - step 1

Post by craig »

2Crooky wrote:Aaathankyou :thumleft: 8)

Your old Volks should get it some way to looking like a proper jap performance car \:D/


Lookin forward to seeing them on the car. Very sweet wheels, was gutted to have to sell them :(
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