Engine Before & After
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Engine Before & After
Due to leaky valve stem seals and bad lifters, I had to rebuild the top end of my engine. My dad and I completed the project yesterday.
Before...
After!
Also reconditioned the air box and put a new rubber seal on it...
My engine compartment has a long way to go, but at least now I'm not embarassed to show it. Oh, and I'm not burning oil a quart a week anymore and the lifters are quit, which is nice.
Before...
After!
Also reconditioned the air box and put a new rubber seal on it...
My engine compartment has a long way to go, but at least now I'm not embarassed to show it. Oh, and I'm not burning oil a quart a week anymore and the lifters are quit, which is nice.
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Give me some pointers on how you did it. I have my valve covers off now, and also would like to freshen up the look of the engine / bay. What did / didn't you remove? What did you use to clean / paint things?
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Thanks everyone! It was a big job and it feels good to be done.
That came from NAPA. I'll look and see if I can find the part number, it might be on the sticker on the solenoid. We have a NAPA distribution center here in Memphis so we can walk in and get anything they would normally have to order.
That came from NAPA. I'll look and see if I can find the part number, it might be on the sticker on the solenoid. We have a NAPA distribution center here in Memphis so we can walk in and get anything they would normally have to order.
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On the subject of valve covers, I highly recommend getting a set of the Permadry Plus gaskets from FelPro. I haven't had any leaks since I switched to them a coule of months ago.
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Thanks everyone! It was a big job and it feels good to be done.
That came from NAPA. I'll look and see if I can find the part number, it might be on the sticker on the solenoid. We have a NAPA distribution center here in Memphis so we can walk in and get anything they would normally have to order.
That came from NAPA. I'll look and see if I can find the part number, it might be on the sticker on the solenoid. We have a NAPA distribution center here in Memphis so we can walk in and get anything they would normally have to order.
OK...NAPA.....I probably haven't checked there. NAPA is pretty good at some of the stuff that autozombie "can't get".
Thanks for the info.............
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