Engine cosmetics and a few questions

[wachuko]

This is for the SC -> RS project ...



I am not opening the engine... at least I hope I don't have to Currently removing the stock headers, replacing exhaust studs, etc.

I want the engine to look nice... and would love to have carbs or efi trumpets that looks like a carb setup, but no budget for that now. So asking for suggestions on the following:

1. What to use to clean the block so that it looks like new? Remember, not taking the engine apart... so don't tell me to dip it in acid

2. Previous owner powder coated a few parts in yellow... not really my color. With the car being painted Non-metallic Aquamarine Blue. What would be a cool color to paint the engine tins to make the engine bay look nicer?



3. Same question for the fan housing and blades...

4. Should I just clean the engine fan shroud and leave it original or color match it to the exterior of the car?? or give it the same color as the engine tins?

5. Engine tins between cylinders, can those be removed without removing the heads? They are beyond restoration and I would like to replace them if possible. I have an Expandable Oil Return Tube Kit on the way, just in case those need to come out to get the tins out...



6. Valve covers were powder coated silver... I guess I will leave them like that. I have a new set of original wires to replace those blue ones in the photo (new set came with the car).

7. I will have no heat or AC in this car... So looking to block off the holes in the engine tins where heater hoses came in. One side is easy, just a flat piece, the other one I will have to grind the welds to remove the metal tube that comes down. I also have the side cover that eliminates the hose outlet on the side of the fan housing (the one next to the distributor).



What else guys?? Thank you in advanced for your suggestions!!

[peppy]

Good luck.

[Steve@Rennsport]

I sure hope you are going to replace the head studs if they are original. Based on looking at the air deflectors & exhaust pipes, its a prudent thing to do.

[Jcslocum]

Engine tins should be black.

Goes with the silver, red and color of the car.

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Steve@Rennsport

I sure hope you are going to replace the head studs if they are original. Based on looking at the air deflectors & exhaust pipes, its a prudent thing to do.

Steve, it was not my intention to open the engine at all...

I will remove the covers to inspect and if all the head bolts are intact I will close it up and drink a beer to celebrate... if there is something broken when I remove the covers, then yes...replacement will be done with better quality head bolts and nuts.