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[Eric90]

Hi All, I need some advice. I am in the process of getting a 1984 Porsche 911 Targa’s engine rebuilt. I have had it aqua blasted and wondered what is the best thing to seal the casing to keep it looking good?

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by Eric90

Hi All, I need some advice. I am in the process of getting a 1984 Porsche 911 Targa’s engine rebuilt. I have had it aqua blasted and wondered what is the best thing to seal the casing to keep it looking good?

If you had your case vapor honed you’re going to need to remove all the piston squirters and pull every case plug and clean every galley with brushes and pressurized water at least 5 times.A black light led flashlight works well for inspection.

[callard]

What's the purpose of the black light? Vapor hone beads aren't fluorescent.

[brighton911]

The media within the aqua (water) blast has a nasty tendency to end up everywhere it shouldn't so cleaning is critical to your engine lasting more than a short time. I found out the hard way as my career was beginning (at 16) just how hard it is to remove glass beading residue.

[MikeCarter]

Any update? Is your problem solved now?

[Patrickwu]

Originally Posted by Dpmulvan

If you had your case vapor honed you’re going to need to remove all the piston squirters and pull every case plug and clean every galley with brushes and pressurized water at least 5 times.A black light led flashlight works well for inspection.

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[Patrickwu]

We’ve talked about ACF50 but he suggested I do some research as there may be something better out there.
There are quite a few on the market. I am leaning towards XCP Rust Blocker at the moment as the reviews (of which there many) are excellent

[Patrickwu]

Originally Posted by Eric90

Hi All, I need some advice. I am in the process of getting a 1984 Porsche 911 Targa’s engine rebuilt. I have had it aqua blasted and wondered what is the best thing to seal the casing to keep it looking good?

That should have been done before the case was assembled. At this point corrosion x , ACF50 ,or lps 3 is your best bet.

[Patrickwu]

Thank You!

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by callard

What's the purpose of the black light? Vapor hone beads aren't fluorescent.

Anything will show up under the light.

[Dpmulvan]

Originally Posted by callard

What's the purpose of the black light? Vapor hone beads aren't fluorescent.

Here’s a pic. That’s jb weld and some specs on the engine yolk which you can’t see with your eye Trust me it works. Anything that doesn’t belong in the case sticks out like a sore thumb.

[ryanrobert]

Originally Posted by Patrickwu

That should have been done before the case was assembled. At this point corrosion x , ACF50 ,or lps 3 is your best bet.

Yes i was about giving same advice too