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crimson
05-24-2004, 01:37 PM
This morning I decided to detail the engine in my Camaro...for no reason at all :D



I doubt it has ever been cleaned, it has 77,000 miles on it and I bought it when it had 63,000 miles. So I broke out the Simple Green, my collection of brushes, Stoner`s Trim Shine, Mother`s QD, Deep Crystal car wash, and the NXT.



These are the results: Total time about 2 hours.



BEFORE:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_55_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_56_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_61_full.jpg



AFTER:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_54_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_62_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_58_full.jpg



So...how did I do ;)
ZaneO
05-24-2004, 01:46 PM
Looks like you did an exceptional job :cool:



I have a `93 z28 that is in desperate need of an engine cleaning, but I always have to worry about the dang optispark.
Buick_guy
05-24-2004, 01:53 PM
The optispark?
crimson
05-24-2004, 01:55 PM
Originally posted by ZaneO

Looks like you did an exceptional job :cool:



I have a `93 z28 that is in desperate need of an engine cleaning, but I always have to worry about the dang optispark.

Ahh yes...the optispark.



Wouldn`t want to get that too wet huh ;) There`s always aluminum foil...lots of it :D
imported_COBRyan
05-24-2004, 02:53 PM
Looks great!! It appears that your engine is pretty much stock? Any outside pics of the car?
Pats300zx
05-24-2004, 03:01 PM
Awesome work....:up
ZaneO
05-24-2004, 03:22 PM
The optispark is the LT1`s version of a distributor, located below the water pump. It is very susceptible (sp?) to water damage.



I thought about trying to cover it in foil, but it`s such a pain to get to, I don`t know if that`s a real option.
crimson
05-24-2004, 06:14 PM
UPDATE: I took some pictures when the sun wasn`t directly over the hood. here is what it look light lit :D



http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_63_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_64_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376123_65_full.jpg
Buick_guy
05-24-2004, 06:24 PM
Looks pretty good! Thanks for clearing that up ZaneO
Slick
05-30-2004, 10:07 PM
Damn looks good! Did you use the Stoner`s on all the plastic and rubber pieces? Did you have to wipe it on or just spray it on and let dry? Looks awesome!
crimson
05-31-2004, 08:56 AM
Originally posted by Slick

Damn looks good! Did you use the Stoner`s on all the plastic and rubber pieces? Did you have to wipe it on or just spray it on and let dry? Looks awesome!

I sprayed it on, let it soak for about a half hour. Then buffed all the plastic and wiped up any excess.



I think I have a natural knack for this kind of stuff ;)
MattZ28
05-31-2004, 12:44 PM
Originally posted by ZaneO

The optispark is the LT1`s version of a distributor, located below the water pump. It is very susceptible (sp?) to water damage.



I thought about trying to cover it in foil, but it`s such a pain to get to, I don`t know if that`s a real option.



I don`t think it`s possible to cover the whole thing....lol



And I wouldn`t take the chance with a non-vented one. :scared



Crimson -- looks awesome :)
Redcar GUY
05-31-2004, 12:57 PM
looks good! Seems so odd to see a V6 and not a LT1!