Is there an alternative engine cover for the S
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I taped (Gorilla Tape) up both heat exchangers, the entirety of the underside, and plugged all holes to prevent damage and to ensure that the polishing residue did not get into the works. I then had a local polisher/plater polish to the best of their ability ($350). Given the roughness of the original casting, the polishing is not perfect in all the nooks and crevices, but looks great from 3 feet away. An additional $20 (probably $50 if the detailer isn't a good friend) got it Ceramic Pro coated (caliper & wheel formulation) to prevent the white surface oxidation so common on aluminum. Paid another $44 for a new cover gasket, though that probably wasn't really needed given the rubber seal on the metal gasket (I'm keeping the old one as a spare). The biggest part of the expense is having a spare cover/exchangers unit on hand to polish so the car isn't out of commission while the cover is being polished.
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Unhingd, you must be living a clean life! When I looked, with awe, at your other post with the open maw of the supercharger I said to myself..."Self, I don't have the guts to pull that off."
Didn't post what I was thinking as didn't want to jinx you. When I saw that piece in the pic above I feared for you. Thank the higher being it was in the pocket and not about to reek havoc in the heart of your engine!
Didn't post what I was thinking as didn't want to jinx you. When I saw that piece in the pic above I feared for you. Thank the higher being it was in the pocket and not about to reek havoc in the heart of your engine!
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Unhingd, you must be living a clean life! When I looked, with awe, at your other post with the open maw of the supercharger I said to myself..."Self, I don't have the guts to pull that off."
Didn't post what I was thinking as didn't want to jinx you. When I saw that piece in the pic above I feared for you. Thank the higher being it was in the pocket and not about to reek havoc in the heart of your engine!
Didn't post what I was thinking as didn't want to jinx you. When I saw that piece in the pic above I feared for you. Thank the higher being it was in the pocket and not about to reek havoc in the heart of your engine!
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Speaking of engine covers, I initially found evidence of rodential (field mouse) visits. I even once caught one napping under the original cover. I took to using perfumed dryer sheets to discourage them. It seems to be working.
I thought of that because I change them once a month, and today was the day.
I thought of that because I change them once a month, and today was the day.
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