[doc] Re: cleaning up the manifold

["jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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