Engine Detailing
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Engine Detailing
Rebored engine block 1.9
Ported and polished cylinder head
Newman fast road cam
Vernier cam pulley
The block had been painted with some red paint stuff and it's all flaking off! Also the gearbox is on it's way out the usual crunching from first to second.
So this is the plan:
Remove engine
Complete engine & bay detailing
Have gearbox rebuilt professionally
Refit engine
So this is how she looks at the moment.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/start_engine_bay-1.jpg)
After stripdown
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01425.jpg)
Engine out!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01513.jpg)
Looks like the valve seals are on the way out!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01514.jpg)
Removing the clutch pressure plate
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01518.jpg)
Then onto engine stand
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01519.jpg)
Engine bay degreased
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01536.jpg)
After a couple of hours the block now looks like this
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01533.jpg)
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01534.jpg)
The block is degreased & metal prep
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Just painted. I'm glad that red has gone!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01540.jpg)
Masking tape off
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01553.jpg)
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1012988/DSC01556.jpg)
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so much better. i bet your well chufffed.
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Then painted with Self Etching Primer and top coated with Under Hood Black. I am very impressed with this paint the finish and colour is spot on!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01583.jpg)
Some of the parts painted
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01628.jpg)
Close-up of the finish
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01572.jpg)
Radiator cowling completely stripped, painted and reassembled
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01580.jpg)
New warning sticker from www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01622.jpg)
Radiator fan cleaned and painted with Eastwood Clear Zinc spray. Then replacement sticker applied.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01620.jpg)
Starter motor cleaned up, painted and reassembled. Looks as good as new!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013236/DSC01573.jpg)
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I love it when people buy those stickers and put them on frehsly painted parts. Makes it more satisfying doesnt it.
And it just makes it look way better.
Nice work
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I've never seen a finish like this…it looks factory.
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Keep the updates coming dude. 8)
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Are you doing this all by your self ????
Keep us updated with more pics :mrgreen:
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painting, cleaning and putting back together. There's going to be plenty of high quility photos of
each stage. The Head is with a specialist at the moment, being stripped down. Probably needs
new valve guides as they are starting to leak, want to leave that sort of stuff with someone that
really knows want there doing!
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did the same thing to mine, takes a while doesn't it!
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i may have to visit that site to get some stickers for mine now though..
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Once cleaned up a light coat of Aluma Blast followed by a couple of light coats of Diamond clear to make the surface more durable. This product is really nice to use and can be used on bare metal surfaces to stop them oxidizing.
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Now let the photos do the talking!
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Water pump ready to be reassembled cleaned up painted with Aluma Blast, Detail Grey and pulley in Under Hood Black.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1013591/DSC01595.jpg)
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Air Flow Sensor refinished.
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Wish i could have my engine spik & span like yours :mrgreen:
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going na add this to my favourites , might do the same to my engine bay sometime
cheers
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Stripped down, cleaned and painted brake servo and linkages.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1025662/DSC_1097.jpg)
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Sandblasted engine mount bracket then sprayed in Underhood Black and pressed in new engine mount rubber.
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Some genuine parts ordered!
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Engine block waiting for rebuilt head to arrive!
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I bought a Zinc plating and Blackener kit from Caswells to duplicate the original finish on the bolts and brackets for aesthetic and corrosion resistance.
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Here are the yellow zinc parts
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