thegsi
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the inlet manifold on my engine is proper dirty and has a yellowy tint on it. anyone got any ideas of how do brighten it up abit? like any products to recomend? ive been trying to get the bay clean 4 pvs and its the only part which looks naff. cheers
[Edited on 25-05-2007 by thegsi]
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jamesvalver
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the yellow stuff is the std vauxhall wax sprayed on the engine at the factory. u need to scrape/melt it off.
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thegsi
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yeh but its alot duller, gone like a grey colour.
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jamesvalver
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your upper inlet manifold is alloy as its a x16xe. if it was a c16xe it would be black plastic
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Vaux Lad
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Sand it down, prime and paint it.
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Scotty C
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Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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You've got the X16XE Jamie.
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thegsi
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yeh i know. miss pressed tha key
[Edited on 25-05-2007 by thegsi]
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