2 weeks in...

[oatz]

Well, I've had the V8S for 2 weeks now and I've still got the grin.

Already I feel I want to make the engine look as good as it sounds. So, the question is: how do I get started with engine compartment 'detailing'?

As far as I can tell, what I have is standard and clean so is a good base to work from.

Any tips on where to start? The goal is to be able to lift the lid at a meet and feel proud...!

Then I want my picture in Sprint!

>>> Edited by V8_Oatz on Wednesday 9th March 17:26

[V8Smith]

I used an engine cleaner called Tetraclean bought from Halfrauds IIRC. The rockers and plenum are what people see first so they need special attention (I cleaned mine for easy cleaning). I also bought some S/S overbraid which tidies up the pipes...job done.

This works for me, mine isnt the cleanest by a long way, but still looks good at a meet, take a look.





Mike

[V8_Oatz]

Thanks for the tips Mike. I'll give the Tetraclean a go.

Anywhere in particular I could get the braided hoses?

Plenum looks great - I assume that's elbow grease plus Autosol?

[Shmern]

V8_Oatz said:

Thanks for the tips Mike. I'll give the Tetraclean a go. Anywhere in particular I could get the braided hoses? Plenum looks great - I assume that's elbow grease plus Autosol?

Deffo, love that over braid, was it expensive and where did you get it ?

Shmern

[cuneus]

www.thinkauto.com/acatalog/Price_List_Stainless_steel_overbraid_155.html

www.bsr-aerotek.com/finishers.htm

>> Edited by cuneus on Wednesday 9th March 20:56

[V8Smith]

Not that much elbow grease believe me, just a rub and wash off, it was that easy.

The overbraid I got from a flexible hose company, there must be one near you I would guess! The company I got mine from only had a few off cuts and I bought them, its not that expensive. It ranges from £20-£50 per metre IIRC.

Later

Mike

[V8_Oatz]

Thanks chaps - Cuneus we might have met up as I'm in Somerset visiting my folks at the moment!

Will definitely follow-up on the overbraided hoses - inexpensive but very impressive!

[Hoover33]

MIKE

Please keep that bonnet shut... its embarrasing for everyone else

[Le TVR]

Hoover33 said:

MIKE Please keep that bonnet shut... its embarrasing for everyone else

And Mike said "mine isnt the cleanest by a long way"

think I'm going to have to glue my bonnet shut.....

[V8Smith]

Le TVR said:

Hoover33 said: MIKE Please keep that bonnet shut... its embarrasing for everyone else And Mike said "mine isnt the cleanest by a long way" think I'm going to have to glue my bonnet shut.....

You obviously havent seen Mr Sheens engine bay then.......scarily clean!

Mike

[gifdy]

V8Smith said:

Le TVR said: Hoover33 said: MIKE Please keep that bonnet shut... its embarrasing for everyone else And Mike said "mine isnt the cleanest by a long way" think I'm going to have to glue my bonnet shut..... You obviously havent seen Mr Sheens engine bay then.......scarily clean! Mike

But not as tarty !

[cuneus]

What do you do with exisiting clips ?

What did you use to tidy the ends ?

TIA

[V8Smith]

gifdy said:

But not as tarty !

#

[gifdy]

V8Smith said:

gifdy said: But not as tarty ! #

Sorry - only teasing

[rnd]

Now that is one clean engine bay but what is that little box on the air intake between the AFM and the filter. Seems very intresting just sitting there !!!!. Spill the beans.

[shmern]

rnd said:

Now that is one clean engine bay but what is that little box on the air intake between the AFM and the filter. Seems very intresting just sitting there !!!!. Spill the beans.

I think thats Mikes famous Electric Supercharger !

I think he may have removed it now as it didn't seem to make any difference, *I think*

Shmern

[V8Smith]

Shmern is correct it is now in my garage.

Mike

[KentishS2]

V8Smith said:

Shmern is correct it is now in my garage. Mike

Being used as an extractor fan?

[V8Smith]

KentishS2 said:

V8Smith said: Shmern is correct it is now in my garage. Mike Being used as an extractor fan?

Now theres a thought