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S21NMP |
posted on 8th Apr 03 at 19:12 |
Right, I have the 1.2 16V engine. I removed the plastic "Ecotec" cover and used "Gunk" to clean the engine. I then used Halfords high temperature engine paint to paint the metal rocker cover. I didn't remove it as you need a new gasket! It is brushed on, which doesn't look as good as sprayed paint, but its OK. I need to rub mine down now and give it a second coat. | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 20:43 |
what engine u got? how did u get the top plate (?rocker?) off...did u disconnect the cables and plug? does anything leak from them? | |
S21NMP |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 20:35 |
I painted my cover and it looked crap! Just paint the rocker cover (metal top) and leave the plastic piece as is. Although, they're only just over a fiver - give it a go, see what you think. | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 19:20 |
would i need heat resistant paint for that cover u think? | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 19:15 |
yeh...i was thinking that | |
tomcorsa |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 19:06 |
just re spray the black ecotec bit iit just pulls off | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 14:40 |
they cheap? | |
Demo |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 14:38 |
sorry mate, but i dont know anything about the 12v setup. but if you need a gasket you can get one from vauxhall parts department or from a local motor factors | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 13:35 |
where can i get a gasket?? | |
Demo |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 13:28 |
sounds to me like you are running an 8 valve engine. | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 13:02 |
mine has like 10 torx screws, and then got 3 pipes conected to it and a plug type thing....hmmmm | |
tomcoles203 |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 13:00 |
unscrew oil cap, unscrew the two allen ket bolts so so simple | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 12:34 |
what paint should i use...any brand...primer? lacquer? | |
stuyw |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 12:30 |
i think u need an allen key bit to remove it | |
MarkM |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 12:19 |
unsrew it...and it comes off...simple as | |
digitalbanana |
posted on 7th Apr 03 at 12:14 |
how do u remove the tope engine plate that shows lik 'Ecotec' etc. near the oil top up cap?? |