L98 Intake Manifold
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L98 Intake Manifold
could not find anyone to do glass beading on my intake so I have it sandblasted. Is there any prep I need to do prior to reinstallation?
I have an 88 and I had a problem with an intake leak, so I have removed the intake and in the process of cleaning it up and have a few questions:
1. I've been using degreaser, rags and a small brush and while I am making some progress it still needs work. Is there another cleaner I can use to get it done? I'm not in a rush, I want it to look good before
I put it back in?
2. I assume it is aluminum so, once clean, can I paint it up nice and
what type of paint should I use if it can be done?
3. Any other suggestions or advice would be welcomed.
Posted a Picture Below
Thanks in advance
I have an 88 and I had a problem with an intake leak, so I have removed the intake and in the process of cleaning it up and have a few questions:
1. I've been using degreaser, rags and a small brush and while I am making some progress it still needs work. Is there another cleaner I can use to get it done? I'm not in a rush, I want it to look good before
I put it back in?
2. I assume it is aluminum so, once clean, can I paint it up nice and
what type of paint should I use if it can be done?
3. Any other suggestions or advice would be welcomed.
Posted a Picture Below
Thanks in advance
Last edited by senorv47; Oct 31, 2013 at 08:50 AM. Reason: UPDATE
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Use some castrol super clean, don't be afraid to 'put it on there's and use rubber gloves. If that is not clean enough, use some etching aluminum wheel cleaner. Again, use rubber gloves. Both items are availabe at your local auto parts store.
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You can also use Simple Green in full strength, but don't let it dry. Rinse it completely with hot water after scrubbing.
You can also take to a local machine shop and ask if they will run it through their parts washer. A local engine shop has a machine that will not only clean aluminum parts of all grease and grime but it also takes paint off.
You can also take to a local machine shop and ask if they will run it through their parts washer. A local engine shop has a machine that will not only clean aluminum parts of all grease and grime but it also takes paint off.
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Would not use acid on aluminum, can risk some pretty toxic fumes 
A machine shop could probably glassbead it for 20-30 will be spotless
Just rinse it REAL good then paint away.
A machine shop could probably glassbead it for 20-30 will be spotless
Just rinse it REAL good then paint away.
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All good painters acid etch bare metal, or use a self etching primer. To not etch is leaving dirt on the surface. Blasting does not remove all debris. If your buying paint at Walmart in a spray can please disregard this statement.
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Here is what I am working with:
Here is an updated picture as I work to clean it up
Could not find anyone that did Glass beading in my local area so had the intake sandblasted, what prep to I need to do before reinstallation?
Here is an updated picture as I work to clean it up
Could not find anyone that did Glass beading in my local area so had the intake sandblasted, what prep to I need to do before reinstallation?
Last edited by senorv47; Oct 31, 2013 at 08:47 AM. Reason: UPDATE
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So easy a caveman can do it!
Douse with your favorite cleaner. I like Awesome from the Dollar store.
Hit it with a power washer or the quarter car wash.
Spray with your favorite rattle can paint.
Save your money for things more important.
PS by the time you put everything back together, that manifold is BURIED!
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Douse with your favorite cleaner. I like Awesome from the Dollar store.
Hit it with a power washer or the quarter car wash.
Spray with your favorite rattle can paint.
Save your money for things more important.
PS by the time you put everything back together, that manifold is BURIED!
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Sent the Intake out to get blasted ($20, not bad) will post updated pic when I get it back.
Read a post with regard to the front and rear seals on the intake. The post recommended using a bead of silicone instead of the rubber seals? Any confirmation on this from anyone?
Read a post with regard to the front and rear seals on the intake. The post recommended using a bead of silicone instead of the rubber seals? Any confirmation on this from anyone?
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Sent the Intake out to get blasted ($20, not bad) will post updated pic when I get it back.
Read a post with regard to the front and rear seals on the intake. The post recommended using a bead of silicone instead of the rubber seals? Any confirmation on this from anyone?
Read a post with regard to the front and rear seals on the intake. The post recommended using a bead of silicone instead of the rubber seals? Any confirmation on this from anyone?
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The seals on the front and rear of the intake referred to as the china walls should be dimpled with a punch or drill bit, that will help keep the sealer in place. Thats what I did and I have not had a leak since.