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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 27, 2011 18:27:47 GMT -8
Nice. I like the pin
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 27, 2011 20:46:59 GMT -8
So here is the first stage of degreasing the block. There are layers upon layers of crap on this engine. I plan on doing it all by hand so its definitely gonna take me some time.  |
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Post by bobstone2131 on Aug 27, 2011 20:56:25 GMT -8
you should see the engine Dom is working on, dont worry it'll all come off, just takes a while.
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Post by 808domi54 on Aug 27, 2011 21:01:18 GMT -8
Oh man, that is clean compared to my Z's engine/engine bay.
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Post by bobstone2131 on Aug 27, 2011 21:03:38 GMT -8
my point exactly!
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Post by Bös Engel on Aug 27, 2011 21:24:53 GMT -8
It's getting the little crap out from around sharp edges and in corners that's a PITA.
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Post by 808domi54 on Aug 27, 2011 21:28:28 GMT -8
Here is just a close up of how thick the crap is inside of the engine bay. This is the cross member.  |
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 27, 2011 21:30:39 GMT -8
lol, yeah thats how my block was before this first pass. I was on it for about an hour just to get it to what it looks like now.
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Post by Bös Engel on Aug 27, 2011 21:30:48 GMT -8
Looks like the inside of an old oven. Tasty.
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 27, 2011 21:32:29 GMT -8
It's getting the little crap out from around sharp edges and in corners that's a PITA. Oh yeah i hear ya. Ive got a wire brush im using to help loosen all the crap but its just really caked. But as parts get cleaner and cleaner, its worth the mess and sweat. |
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Aug 27, 2011 22:39:44 GMT -8
Lol I'm starting to clean the gunk off my MTX trans before I start building it, looked sorta like that. Just a tip, I've found using Gunk engine degreaser sitting on the parts for 5-10 minutes and then using fine steel wool (like #0000) to get in tight creases and crevices works really well. After that just blast again with engine degreaser. I've found using Carb or Brake cleaner A) stains my hands B) evaporates too quickly thus going through cans like no tomorrow and C) just does a better job at actually breaking down stuff all the way if soaked.
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 28, 2011 9:08:59 GMT -8
Lol I'm starting to clean the gunk off my MTX trans before I start building it, looked sorta like that. Just a tip, I've found using Gunk engine degreaser sitting on the parts for 5-10 minutes and then using fine steel wool (like #0000) to get in tight creases and crevices works really well. After that just blast again with engine degreaser. I've found using Carb or Brake cleaner A) stains my hands B) evaporates too quickly thus going through cans like no tomorrow and C) just does a better job at actually breaking down stuff all the way if soaked. Nice, thanks for the tip. |
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 28, 2011 12:38:14 GMT -8
8/28/2011: So im taking a break from this hot a*s Vegas sun. Heres what i got done so far this morning. Second pass on block and tranny and #1 & #4 piston. Much better.    |
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Post by bobstone2131 on Aug 28, 2011 12:58:16 GMT -8
looking good, that engine looks so tiny just hanging in space! Now I see why everyone shoves in a bigger motor or giant turbo, plenty of room
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Post by armandzx3 on Aug 28, 2011 13:04:03 GMT -8
Thanks bro. Thats why the p/s, a/c lines are removed. Gives more room for the intercooler piping and turbo manifold. I would actually prefer to supercharge it, and add a/c. ;D
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