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chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 11:18

z22se engines suffer in the vx from water ingress, i know its happened twise to me, and each time thats £20 for a set of plugs.. so i got this for £30 never seen it on another vx, so i just had to try it.

worked out pretty well, quite sturdy, dont know if it vibrates yet as i havent taken it for a drive yet but does look good. just needs a clean.

Scotty C

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26th Nov 08 at 11:19

Looks good does that. But why is the cover the wrong way round?

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by Monster]

Daimo B

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26th Nov 08 at 11:20

The only issue I could see is coolent temps going up as the ambient temp in the bay will rise.

But otherwise, good idea. Watch those temps for a while though (should be fine in winter

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chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 11:21

quote:
Originally posted by Monster
Looks good does that. But why is the cover the wrong way round?

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by Monster]

because its RWD, engine is put in the other way

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 11:22

quote:
Originally posted by VXR
The only issue I could see is coolent temps going up as the ambient temp in the bay will rise.

But otherwise, good idea. Watch those temps for a while though (should be fine in winter )

i did think this, my engine normally sits at about 89 - 91 degs normally, so ill monitor it for now.

DaveyLC

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26th Nov 08 at 11:41

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk

quote:
Originally posted by Monster
Looks good does that. But why is the cover the wrong way round?

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by Monster]

because its RWD, engine is put in the other way

The engine is in the right way round (if it wasnt the car would have 5 reverse gears)

Those late spec covers do make the engine look more beefy, I was toying with using the Vectra C cover for my block as it looks huuuuge

Isnt there still a hole in those covers for the heat-sink? surely water will still go down there?

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 11:44

its not there that the water gets in its here on the right side of the ignition cover, you can see the big semi circle that lets water in.

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by chris_uk]

Jenko_Sport

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26th Nov 08 at 12:17

Does tidy it up nicely and is also serving a perpose.

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 12:29

i just dont know if i should paint it.. im thinking about leaving the colours how they are but sanding the ecotec bit out and putting it back on the right way up.

adz_gsi

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26th Nov 08 at 12:32

that is the wright way on m8 its cos your car has engine at back.

DaveyLC

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26th Nov 08 at 12:35

You can probably take the ecotec writing off with some thinners if you are really careful.

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 12:49

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
You can probably take the ecotec writing off with some thinners if you are really careful.

ill give it a try..

FruitBooTeR

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26th Nov 08 at 12:58

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
i just dont know if i should paint it.. im thinking about leaving the colours how they are but sanding the ecotec bit out and putting it back on the right way up.

Remove ecotec bit and paint the silver part red I say.

edit- and then a black or carbon oil cap

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by FruitBooTeR]

Adam_B

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26th Nov 08 at 13:04

that looks swish dude, cant believe ive never seen it before!

take it your boot is still leaking due to lack of carpet ?

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by Adam_B]

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 13:13

no its fine, i just havent got round to putting hte carpet back in..

i found that if i parked uphil the rain collected at the far back of the boot and didnt make it to the drain holes before working its way under the seals,

ive now sealed the seals with silicone and mostly park it downhilll

Rich H

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26th Nov 08 at 13:53

Yeh I reckon spray the cover black to get rid of the Ecotec writing, then get a sticker of it made up to go the "right" way round.

Then spray the yellow caps silver

Stu

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26th Nov 08 at 15:26

Looks miles better that does!!!!

Reckon with a bit of colour coding, it would look even better too!!!

Daimo B

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26th Nov 08 at 15:38

What about painting a VXR style Black/silver/red graphix like the touring cars use? Bit motorsportish.

Would look quite funky under those grills.

Glen

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26th Nov 08 at 15:40

get it sprayed the same colour as the car that will look really good

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 15:52

here are some examples.

and

my photshop skill are not too brill atm

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 15:57

and ed from .org just sent me the expansion cover, just go it.. our post is so crap!

Glen

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26th Nov 08 at 16:37

red looks good m8

Ste L

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26th Nov 08 at 17:20

quote:
Originally posted by Monster
Looks good does that. But why is the cover the wrong way round?

[Edited on 26-11-2008 by Monster]

the cover's the right way around..

think of it like this, your standing at the back of the engine, not the front, thats what it would look like sat in a fwd car, with no bonnet on

chris_uk

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26th Nov 08 at 17:27

im going to try cover the silver in cf vinyl.. may look shit but im gunna find out.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LARGE-CARBON-FIBRE-VINYL-SHEET-1000mm-X-200mm-STICKERS_W0QQitemZ120339350032QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item120339350032&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

ive seen that stuff, it looks ok.

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