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digitalbanana
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7th Apr 03 at 12:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how do u remove the tope engine plate that shows lik 'Ecotec' etc. near the oil top up cap??

I wanna paint it, how is the best way to paint it and what do i need?
MarkM
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7th Apr 03 at 12:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
unsrew it...and it comes off...simple as
stuyw
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7th Apr 03 at 12:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i think u need an allen key bit to remove it
digitalbanana
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7th Apr 03 at 12:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what paint should i use...any brand...primer? lacquer?
tomcoles203
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7th Apr 03 at 13:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
unscrew oil cap, unscrew the two allen ket bolts so so simple
digitalbanana
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7th Apr 03 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mine has like 10 torx screws, and then got 3 pipes conected to it and a plug type thing....hmmmm

im thinking...nope...dont take off cos car will fuck up!
Demo
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7th Apr 03 at 13:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
sounds to me like you are running an 8 valve engine.

in that case...... get yourself a new gasket and then take all the bolts off. paint it whatever way you want then replace gasket and put back on. REMEMBER: always tighten the bolts in a circular motion so you dont damage any parts. maybe you should consukt a haynes manual about that
digitalbanana
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where can i get a gasket??

its a 12v
Demo
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7th Apr 03 at 14:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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
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7th Apr 03 at 14:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
they cheap?
tomcorsa
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7th Apr 03 at 19:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just re spray the black ecotec bit iit just pulls off
digitalbanana
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7th Apr 03 at 19:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh...i was thinking that
but my engine bay really needs a clean!
digitalbanana
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7th Apr 03 at 19:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
would i need heat resistant paint for that cover u think?
S21NMP
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7th Apr 03 at 20:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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
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7th Apr 03 at 20:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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?

how do u clean the plate??
S21NMP
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8th Apr 03 at 19:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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.

 
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