Cleaning up the 16v

1. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #1 11th November 2009, 18:50

   Before I get the 16v fitted Im going to tart it all up. De-grease, paint block etc. Just a few questions:
   
   From the people that have done this, any tips?
   Painting block - In your opinion, best colour? paint? finish?
   Is there anywhere else to get some new shiney nuts and bolts from?
   Should I renew gaskets, seals? If so which ones?
   
   Also I was peering down one of the exhaust ports and one of the valves seemed have a white coating on it. All the rest where blackish and looked like they had black grease round the valve seating. Anyone know what this could be?
   
   All help appreciated Add your pics aswell
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 11th November 2009, 19:51

   hammerite for the block just brush it on,
   any good degreaser will work and a wire brush. maybe even a wire brush drill attachment like i did.
   renew all gaskets and seals, replace cambelts water pumps tensioners etc.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 11th November 2009, 19:56

   ^ ^ gearbox come up nice !!
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 11th November 2009, 19:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz ^ ^ gearbox come up nice !!

   that was after 20 mins of degreaser and wire brush on a drill. i spent a further 2 hours on it looked mint!!!
   cv boot then split and a few track miles later its filthy, still looks good though
5. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #5 11th November 2009, 20:22

   Looks mint that like pal, gave me a few ideas. Think Im just going black for the block, just going to add some white touches.
   
   I havnt took the head off, just all the aux. You think I should? Never done it before so not that confident although I do love getting stuck in ha. Might give it a shot, need a torque wrench first.
   
   Anyone else?
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 11th November 2009, 20:24

   i would replace the head gasket and de gunk it, much easier out the car
   
   haynes manual or guides on here will be your friend
7. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

   #7 11th November 2009, 20:47

   Yeh Ive got the haynes manual. Might just give it a shot. Ive degreased it, sanded/wire brushed it down then painted the block matt black with heat resistant spray. Dont think the matt finish is a good choice, all the oil will show up?
8. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #8 11th November 2009, 20:52

   Sweet!
   
   Was guna make a thread like this lol!