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[bert998]

Try 2 years

[Jackman]

Saz, try 18 months, having the enjoyment for 2 months then 6 months off road again

[sazal]

Im so glad it isnt 2 years or 18 months

I got my block painted today!

I didnt take a pic before, but this gives you an idea the state it was in, this is the back too, which was cleaner than the front!!



All cleaned up!



First coat:





second/third coat!





I think it might need another coat, but ill see tomorrow

Also took a picture of all my engine in bits! So many pieces





I also have some good news! The guy doing the engine is going to get it measured up this weekend and then taken to be machined, machining should only take 1-2 days, then its all being rebuild! Im hoping optimistically, but realistically it should all be back together and maybe even home in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed eh!

Thats all for now!

[Joloke08]

Im so glad it isnt 2 years or 18 months

I got my block painted today!

I didnt take a pic before, but this gives you an idea the state it was in, this is the back too, which was cleaner than the front!!



All cleaned up!



First coat:





second/third coat!





I think it might need another coat, but ill see tomorrow

Also took a picture of all my engine in bits! So many pieces





I also have some good news! The guy doing the engine is going to get it measured up this weekend and then taken to be machined, machining should only take 1-2 days, then its all being rebuild! Im hoping optimistically, but realistically it should all be back together and maybe even home in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed eh!

Thats all for now!

Looking Fabb Sarah

Boris,s engine looks just as dirty dispite it being about 8 years newer

The all Black engines hide the dirt the best,the Green ones next best,after that i reckon its Red(like Boris) and the ones that show the dirt the most are Yellow

Though they do look fabb once there all cleaned up

Seeing yours i really want to do Boris,s now but i dont want to have his engine taken out
Best doing the paint while its out you will be glad you did

Dont worry soon lily will be back on the road and this time She will have a Shiny Engine

Huggz
Jodie

[sazal]

Thanks Jodie Ive wanted to paint Lilys engine since I got her, so im glad its done! I still need to do the head, but I think ill do that once its been machined

Im also thinking about replacing her grubby plastic fan with a nice new metal one

[Shifty]

Thanks Jodie Ive wanted to paint Lilys engine since I got her, so im glad its done! I still need to do the head, but I think ill do that once its been machined

Im also thinking about replacing her grubby plastic fan with a nice new metal one

Looking good!!

Try sticking the fan in the dishwasher, ususally brings stuff like that up a treat!!

[Jackman]

WOW saz, looks great and its yella!

[Joloke08]

Thanks Jodie Ive wanted to paint Lilys engine since I got her, so im glad its done! I still need to do the head, but I think ill do that once its been machined

Im also thinking about replacing her grubby plastic fan with a nice new metal one

Every time i open the Bonnet On Boris i shut it quick because hes soo dirty
because hes injection thats lots of gizmos that can get wet

i want to degrease and paint it but that puts me off
I do wonder if the paints still ok under all that muck? but i guess if i get it clean i may as well paint it too

You may of just given me the enthusiasm to do it?

Huggz
Jodie

[wolfys_mini]

sazamataz

loooooks great!

would you like some heavy duty block studs and conrod bolts? maybe even some bungs for the thingy me bobs. too stop the water getting out...ooooh whats the word

[sazal]

Thanks Jodie Ive wanted to paint Lilys engine since I got her, so im glad its done! I still need to do the head, but I think ill do that once its been machined

Im also thinking about replacing her grubby plastic fan with a nice new metal one

Looking good!!

Try sticking the fan in the dishwasher, ususally brings stuff like that up a treat!!

I may just have to! Although I dont have one...is my life worth the risk of putting it in Rons?! Might make his mum a bit angry!

WOW saz, looks great and its yella!

It sure is!

Every time i open the Bonnet On Boris i shut it quick because hes soo dirty
because hes injection thats lots of gizmos that can get wet

i want to degrease and paint it but that puts me off
I do wonder if the paints still ok under all that muck? but i guess if i get it clean i may as well paint it too

You may of just given me the enthusiasm to do it?

Huggz
Jodie

I was quite surprised how nice the paint was underneath all the muck, I thought it would have just been metal, but the paint seemed quite intact, albeit a little faded!

If you do it use brake and clutch cleaner, thats what I used and it worked a treat

sazamataz

loooooks great!

would you like some heavy duty block studs and conrod bolts? maybe even some bungs for the thingy me bobs. too stop the water getting out...ooooh whats the word

Some whatty what now!

How much for these magical bits?!

[wolfys_mini]

whatever they cost me lol.

i still cant remember the name of them

[Shifty]

Core plugs!!

[wolfys_mini]

thats them! core plugs!

[sazal]

What do I do with them then?!

[Joloke08]

What do I do with them then?!

They are the three round plug thingys on the engine Sarah


They are designed to kinda blow out of your engines gunna blow( a bit like an engine fuse )
Depending on your rebuild the engine builder will either leave them in if they are ok or replace them anyway so check incase hes replacing them before you go getting any extra

Huggz
Jodie