Engine Bay Clean
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Post 432539 by AndysR on 2011-12-04 17:15:44
Looking a load better, and a good effort especially if you were feeling under the weather..
Post 432544 by T5RPete on 2011-12-04 17:27:50
What a transformation!! Looks ace now!
Post 432548 by The Flying Moose on 2011-12-04 17:31:16
Looks like a job well done I say!
Im assuming 303 is a variety of silicone sealant or similar?
Post 432549 by T5frankie on 2011-12-04 17:34:13
nice mate
Post 432574 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-04 18:32:27
[quote=The Flying Moose;432548]Looks like a job well done I say!
Im assuming 303 is a variety of silicone sealant or similar?[/quote]
Its the best, bar quartz stuff, for plastics and trim. Brilliant on engine bays by far and last ages!
Post 432578 by M-R-P on 2011-12-04 18:52:33
Superb job there mate, gotta mention tho, your bcs has come away from your airbox. You might wanna reattach that ;) (middle of 4th pic)
Post 432607 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-04 19:35:46
Assume you mean this??
If so, i did do it later on as noticed it afterwards! Thanks for spotting it though!
Post 432635 by M-R-P on 2011-12-04 20:04:03
Err actually, no. 2" left and half an inch up there's a block with 3 6mm bore hoses and a wire attached to it. It should be attached to the airbox mate.
Post 432640 by daza-b on 2011-12-04 20:08:27
looks cracking mate, id be proud to show that off ;) lol
Post 432642 by local-looney on 2011-12-04 20:09:41
gives me inspiration to get off my lazy a*** and do mine
damn impressive..........
Post 432643 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-04 20:13:53
Ok, ill have a proper look tomorrow and thanks to everyone for the positive comments!!
Post 432646 by M-R-P on 2011-12-04 20:17:42
Like this...
Post 432647 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-04 20:19:15
ah! Ill grab my torch when i go for a fag break!!!
Post 433959 by M-R-P on 2011-12-08 09:40:02
Did you get the BCS sorted mate?
Post 433981 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-12-08 11:38:27
I can throughly recommend Aerospace 303 Protectant as a great dressing once you have cleaned it off. Keeps your plastics healthy & looking good.
Post 433983 by Leeds_finest on 2011-12-08 11:42:43
Looks good mate!
Just to let you know, the inlet manifolds on these Volvo's come up nice with 'Gunk degreaser' and a tooth brush in my experience. Don't brush your teeth with this brush afterwards, though.
...and the cam cover may need a little wire wool, the top of the cam cover corrodes and goes all white and powdery :(
Ed
Post 434177 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-08 21:52:16
[quote=Wobbly Dave;433981]I can throughly recommend Aerospace 303 Protectant as a great dressing once you have cleaned it off. Keeps your plastics healthy & looking good.[/quote]
Gone and run out of that at the moment and cant get round to ordering more!! Will do though as soon as ive got xmas out of the way. Will have a bash with the wire wool as mentioned but dont forget, this was only a spruce not a detail.
Post 434178 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-08 21:52:51
[quote=martinrpeachey;433959]Did you get the BCS sorted mate?[/quote]
Yeap, found it and cheers. Nice and easy to put back.
Post 434248 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-09 07:23:30
Its a shame you dont pay so much attention to your own personal cleanliness!
Seriously, looks good matey. I'll be roping you in to helping me with mine (when I get it!) as well as the 200sx.
Post 434274 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-09 11:00:42
[quote=I want a T5;434248]Its a shame you dont pay so much attention to your own personal cleanliness![/quote]
HAHA!! That comes from living with you all those years ago!!!!!
Post 434811 by willi on 2011-12-10 19:05:25
Wow looks gr8 mate..
Post 434976 by Wobbly Dave on 2011-12-10 21:32:39
[quote=Peanut1;434177]Gone and run out of that at the moment and cant get round to ordering more!! Will do though as soon as ive got xmas out of the way. Will have a bash with the wire wool as mentioned but dont forget, this was only a spruce not a detail.[/quote]
Well its good that you know that - its not a widely known secret.
Post 436081 by jotter22 on 2011-12-13 17:15:13
[quote=I want a T5;434248]Its a shame you dont pay so much attention to your own personal cleanliness!
Seriously, looks good matey. I'll be roping you in to helping me with mine (when I get it!) as well as the 200sx.[/quote]
Any chance of picks of the 200sx?
Tony.
Post 436202 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-13 21:29:22
[quote=jotter22;436081]Any chance of picks of the 200sx?
Tony.[/quote]
Trust me, its a pile of sh**e!!! Joking really!!! Its pretty neat and immaculate too for the age!!
Post 436397 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-14 11:23:34
[quote=jotter22;436081]Any chance of picks of the 200sx?
Tony.[/quote]
Here are a couple of pics for Mr Jotter.
Its actually for sale come the new year as havent the time or space really to do it justice.
Post 438287 by shrekblackR on 2011-12-19 20:23:52
lookin good mate well done
Post 441876 by andrew_s46 on 2011-12-30 23:57:15
Really good transformation on your engine bay.
I always try and hide the fact i'm cleaning my engine bay when I do it....my neighbours think just washing the exterior paintwork more than once a year is going beyond the call of duty...
Post 441923 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-31 09:50:40
[quote=andrew_s46;441876]Really good transformation on your engine bay.
I always try and hide the fact i'm cleaning my engine bay when I do it....my neighbours think just washing the exterior paintwork more than once a year is going beyond the call of duty...[/quote]
My neighbours are used to me spending days doing it and also alot of other peoples cars too! Sad i know but i enjoy doing it!
Post 441961 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 12:09:23
[quote=Peanut1;441923]My neighbours are used to me spending days doing it and also alot of other peoples cars too! Sad i know but i enjoy doing it![/quote]
nothing sad about it bud, I am exactly the same and have spent a day just cleaning the engine bay and its still not where I want it to be!
Post 442019 by Niles on 2011-12-31 15:07:22
Attn peanut and mark: When will you two scrub mine? My engine needs some of your love. (can't be arsed to do it myself). lol.
Post 442034 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 15:41:12
[quote=Niles;442019]Attn peanut and mark: When will you two scrub mine? My engine needs some of your love. (can't be arsed to do it myself). lol.[/quote]
I'm sure me and 'nut can come to some mutually convenient arrangement.....I know Roy is after one of your funky pipes. Seeing him this evening so will have a word.
Post 442060 by graemewelch on 2011-12-31 16:46:32
treated mine to quick rinse and some 303. wish could get the engine laquer off the strut tops though. it lets the engine bay down
Post 442063 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 16:51:21
T-cut?
Post 442074 by graemewelch on 2011-12-31 17:16:42
[quote=I want a T5;442063]T-cut?[/quote]
its to thick for t cut. looks like its been poured on
Post 442088 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 17:39:31
Petrol maybe? IPA? I got some stuff that disolves tar. I guess its just trial and error.
Post 442096 by graemewelch on 2011-12-31 17:50:23
ive tried allsort from heavy disgrease, thinners. unsure what do next. getting it painted again just wouldnt be worth it and most body shops would think im nuts
Post 442102 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 17:53:38
Take a look on www.detailingworld.co.uk
There's a wealth of info and advice on there and a really friendly bunch. I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction.
Post 442109 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-31 18:07:25
[quote=I want a T5;442034]I'm sure me and 'nut can come to some mutually convenient arrangement.....I know Roy is after one of your funky pipes. Seeing him this evening so will have a word.[/quote]
Happily help out, do you have a jet washer at yours Nile?
Post 442110 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-31 18:10:05
[quote=graemewelch;442060]treated mine to quick rinse and some 303. wish could get the engine laquer off the strut tops though. it lets the engine bay down[/quote]
Not quite sure what you mean by engine lacquer?? If its the old greasy anti rust stuff they used to put on cars i had the same problem with a golf i did a while back. Didnt have any white spirit to hand which is meant to work but did try Auto Glym Super Resin Polish and with a bit of elbow grease it came off!!
Post 442118 by graemewelch on 2011-12-31 18:23:40
might make it my mission to try and remove it tomora. tried white spirts that didnt work either.ill try and get a close up pick of it
Post 442121 by Peanut1 on 2011-12-31 18:28:42
im racking my brains trying to think of the name of the gunk you have!!! Defo give that AG SRP a try, Halfords sell it if you dont have any!
Post 442126 by I want a T5 on 2011-12-31 18:45:46
how about wheel cleaner like Wonder wheels........
Post 442167 by graemewelch on 2011-12-31 19:24:16
dont use a wheel cleaner. it will stain yr plastics. i put some on mine bymistake. thatll teach me to not put labels on bottles
Post 443122 by Niles on 2012-01-02 16:09:30
[quote=Peanut1;442109]Happily help out, do you have a jet washer at yours Nile?[/quote]
no jet washer mate. maybe borrow 1 if that may help.
Post 443124 by Niles on 2012-01-02 16:14:06
(actually a Mr 'I now have a T5' knows...my whole car needs a good mop and polish). Looks great after a quick wash but I'd love it to look like a new pin).
Happy to volunteer my very own workshop and all my effort to help.
Post 443129 by I want a T5 on 2012-01-02 16:34:12
[quote=Niles;443124](actually a Mr 'I now have a T5' knows...my whole car needs a good mop and polish). Looks great after a quick wash but I'd love it to look like a new pin).
Happy to volunteer my very own workshop and all my effort to help.[/quote]
Needs more than a mop and polish, more like a major detail (especially the inside!).
Post 443565 by Peanut1 on 2012-01-02 23:28:02
I love a challenge!!! If you can hold on until the weathers a bit warmer, say Feb time, ill get me and my girly mate from Folkestone to come over and give it a full going over!! Think with 2 of us doing it a day should just about do it??!!
Post 444064 by Niles on 2012-01-03 22:40:51
[quote=I want a T5;443129]Needs more than a mop and polish, more like a major detail (especially the inside!).[/quote]
boot floor is now clean as a clean thing. Got some fanatstic degreaser (meant to do hands but you wouldn't believe what a good job it can do on other stuff). Interior is just daily yuk. Nothing serious. :biggrin:
Post 444065 by Niles on 2012-01-03 22:42:11
[quote=Peanut1;443565]I love a challenge!!! If you can hold on until the weathers a bit warmer, say Feb time, ill get me and my girly mate from Folkestone to come over and give it a full going over!! Think with 2 of us doing it a day should just about do it??!![/quote]
I love you.
My workshop is fully closeable. so anytime you want is ok. Going to my mates on thursday to steam clean my engine bay so the major nasties are gone.
Post 444093 by Peanut1 on 2012-01-03 23:03:58
cool but just remember its all in the prep! I would defo advise having a couple of brushes that have very long handles or at least wrap some tank tape wound the handles to a long bit of wood for those bits you just cant reach but can see! Good luck with it and just dont be scared, get stuck in and do keep the engine running when your jetting it!!!!
Weapons of choice!!! Dish brush and bog brush for the non painted parts and hard to reach bits and paint brush for elsewhere! Copious amounts of Megs Super Degreaser at 4:1 and im about 60% happy with the result but will have another go in the new year.
After rinsing and then closed bonnet to dry it out
Once dried out i wiped excess with a cloth and realised im out of 303 so grabbed some cheapy stuff for the minute
Looks a bit shiny i know but it has dried off and gone a nice matt now!