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« on: November 27, 2005, 17:14:07 »
while i'm waiting for my new cylinder head, i thought i'd do a bit of spit-n-polish on my rocker covers  :roll:  can you spot which one i started on? mind you the fule rail shines up lovely as well, i'll post some more images when i've finished rebuilding my enigine, (might even paint the top half yet  :shock: ).

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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2005, 17:19:56 »
Obvious   :D

Looks good, hopefully it didn't take to long, or - hopefully it was worth the effort.  :wink:



But if you'd had a diesel you'd have finished by now  :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2005, 18:15:40 »
But what about the bolt that fits in that big ole? :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2005, 23:31:31 »
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But what about the bolt that fits in that big ole? :wink:


i was wondering were that big bolt came from, that i found in the oil sump..... :P actualy i did find a large washer in the sump sludge, buried, stuck to the bottom of the pan.

all but done with the second cover tonight, 2 shiney rocker covers, have you seen what they charge for new shiney ones,  :shock:  (were's my solvo autosol)
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2005, 09:15:31 »
How about getting the oil filler cap chromed to finish the job off :twisted:
Kev

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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2005, 14:39:17 »
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How about getting the oil filler cap chromed to finish the job off :twisted:


hey now there's a good idea, oil filler cap and the flame trap.... :twisted:  :evil:
is there any good ally paint thats not to ££££££? for the heads and inlet? me thinks powder coating will cost to much for my pocket...
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2005, 16:28:01 »
How about a tine of flourescent paint, quick spray, job done
Kev

'91 stretch Discovery 200 Tdi
Hybrid for running round (got to go now)
Srs 3 Lightweight petrol (got to go)
Srs 3 Lightweight petrol, runabout

Not every problem can be solved with duct tape, and it's exactly for those situations we have WD 40

 






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