[doc] Re: cleaning up the manifold
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[doc] Re: cleaning up the manifold
- From: "jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 15:14:13 -0000
Perhaps you could get it polished, it probably wouldn't be that
expensive, but I suppose keeping it clean and shiny could be a pain
in the butt.
James RG
--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxx>
wrote:
>
> hi
>
> thanx, it is not that bad but looks dirty.
>
> and wanted it looking bright.
>
> is it possible to paint these?
>
> regards
>
> Steve
>
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson
> <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Could try taking it to a local engineering shop and try thier
> parts washer or acid dip.
> >
> > Take it during lunch time when the boss is out and cash is
ready :)
> > If it is that bad I have a spare manifold...........
> >
> > NickT
> >
> > blackaddertoo <blackaddertoo@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > have tried jif on the manifold...does not touch it.
> >
> > now have tried gunk, meths, acetone, panel wipe, alloy wheel
> > cleaner, water!, ajax powder, abrasive pad for pans.
> >
> > beginning to think that it is all corrosion, but black deposits.
> >
> > any more ideas??. do i need to bead blast and paint (but does
not
> > paint have difficulty adhereing to this metal?.
> >
> > and was a bit worried about bead blasting as if beads get inside
> > they may get lodged somewhere but come out in use...into the
> engine.
> >
> > i want to get it back on Friday so any advice would be very
> > appreciated.
> >
> > i gather o rings seat well in dialectric grease?.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Steve
> > doc 370
> > vin 1621
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Bosworth"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > .... no, no ....its called post preventative maintenance :)
> > >
> > > Anyhow if you get stuck matey this might be a help to you....
> > >
> > > http://tinyurl.com/bfnvp
> > >
> > > :)
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > #2001/403
> > >
> > > 'Tab Bolts Are Our Speciality'
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It would make a change to clean it instead of fixing it :)
> > > >
> > > > Handbags at noon........
> > > >
> > > > Lord NickT-Constable the 8th
> > > >
> > > > Mind you, my car now looks shiny, good job Mike, I have a
> trophy
> > to
> > > prove it :^)
> > > >
> > > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > > Ouch #!$# !
> > > >
> > > > That judge with the white stick must have 'felt' yours was
> > better :)
> > > >
> > > > And just what was your responce again when Lord Constable
> handed
> > > over
> > > > your first place 'out of 16 entries' trophy ??? .... "
thanks
> > again
> > > > Dad...? " :):)
> > > >
> > > > Just need to spend the time cleaning MY car up next time :):)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > NDMCS
> > > > (Northern Delorean Motors Cleaning Services)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Oh yes, I need to get round to that.........too much time
> > spent
> > > > changing tab bolts on show losing cars :^)
> > > > >
> > > > > NickT.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > > > Yes thats the only problem ... once its gleaming like new,
> it
> > > makes
> > > > > everything else look grubby....
> > > > >
> > > > > Only one thing to say...
> > > > >
> > > > > fuel tank plate :)
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Yes Mike, when are you going to finish the rest of my
> > engine :)
> > > > > > Get cleaning boy.... :)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > NickT .......
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mike Bosworth wrote:
> > > > > > Jet washing it gets the worse off, then Try Jif /Cif or
> what
> > > ever
> > > > > its
> > > > > > called now :) , leave it to soak in and then scrub it
> clean
> > > with
> > > > a
> > > > > > blending pad.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Worked very well on the two ive done recently.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mike
> > > > > > #2001/403
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "blackaddertoo"
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi all
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > has anyone found any good products for cleaning the
> inlet
> > > > > > manifold??.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > have tried meths, panel wipe, scrubbing, acetone and
> none
> > > seems
> > > > > to
> > > > > > > shift it.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > has anyone tried stuff like cillit bang, alloy wheel
> > cleaner??
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > there must be some pruduct that cleans it well?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > regards
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Steve
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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