Cleaning Engine??

[RCA]

Just a quick one, does the plenium just unbolt and then bolt back on or should there be things to be careful of???, I want to get to the rocker covers to clean them!!!! there filthy.

[zippy500]

I think there is a few parts i.e. butterfly assymbly and throttle linkages that are all connected. I personally wouldnt touch it unless I had some instructions on how to put it back together. It probably is fairly simple t5hough but I didnt fancy having it in bits for 2 months while I scratch my head. I have small hands so managed to get my fingers in the small areas. I used white spirit followed by acetone(I dont think you can buy this, I pinched it from work). Looks nice and clean now.

[MajorClanger]

Acetone = nail varnish remover! buy the cheaper stuff and it doesn't have so much crud in it... just don't get it anywhere near anything plastic or rubber

....I must be out of my mind advertising here that I buy nail varnish remover!!!

MC

[IPAddis]

Get some Auto-Glym engine cleaner and a toothbrush. Apply former with latter to the rocker covers. Be careful when washing off.

Oh, I should also point out that last time I did this, they stayed clean for all of 200 metres driving so I haven't bothered since. The engine bay in a Griff is functional. If you want to pose with an open engine cover, get a Cerbera 4.5 with the twin carbon fibre things or an Alfa V6 with polished inlet pipes.

>> Edited by IPAddis on Wednesday 7th August 13:57

[RCA]

I agree that they are functional things, but you should see the state of mine!!!!, Would quite like to be able to read the TVR sign on the covers when I lift the bonnet!!!!!!