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The svx needs some work to get her roadworthy, like the timing belt. I started to clean up the bay a little last week and found this little eyesore!
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Over the weekend I have been doing a little at a time. My back only allows a couple hours at a time.
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All of the orange stuff is penetrating oil that sat from some rusty bolts(note to self don't spray stuff at the block you don't intend to wipe away immediately).
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The mud, sand, dirt, & glass...don't ask, was so deep I practically had to shovel it out of the grooves in the case.
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Some advise to anyone washing their engines, used some compressed air to thoroughly dry the engine so this stuff doesn't build up.
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Here is how it stands now, I have a long way to go but I feel progress has been made. Especially without any compressed air or pressurized water. Just elbow grease.
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looks great. I wish I had that kind of time...

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anyone know where to find a V shaped wire brush for a drill. I still cant get into the crevaces. This corrosion is so hard to get off:(
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well I tried to fix your pic...

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Thanks for trying. No copy n paste iphone. I picked up some tiny dremel brass brushes. Hopefully that will do the trick. I'll try to post a pic again.

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You are doing a really excellent job on it Mike.

Same as you I find it truly backbreaking work, staying bent over in the one position for ages. Fair dues to you, you are at least getting some benefit from the backache with a lot of sparkle from that block. ;)

The only problem I find with tackling a big clean-up like yours is the fact it tends to escalate; you then go on to clean up the alternator/powersteering/pulleys etc etc. :rolleyes:

At least it keeps us busy and amused.

Joe :D

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I might have mentioned; the above reply is written by someone who spent 4 hours cleaning up his lug-nuts last week! :eek:

Joe :rolleyes:

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I went as far as to buy brand new ones!

As far as the back goes, I'm not able to move right now. I just got back from a 3 hour session with the dremel. What a difference that little bugger makes. It got in places I could never reach with the wire brush. I think after another wash I can call the block clean. With finances the way they are this is about all I can afford to do to the SVX.

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Todays progress

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Now, that really is starting to look TIGHT.
Comin along real nice

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You should go buy 4 jack stands and a jack, if you don't have one, and jack up your car high enough that you can work on it without bending over, that's what I do when I'm working on something at my shop, since I don't have a lift, I find it a lot easier on my back if I don't have to bend over to work on stuff.

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Thanks for the tip, I already have them and I'll do just that next time I work on it. Does anyone have knowledge about the factory coating they used on the motor. I heard it's wax based, I also read you can use a variety of other products like WD-40, Corrosion X, Engine Detailing spray and even PAM. I was hoping to use something that will last a long time and not attract dust like wd40 but not permanent like clear coat or paint.

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Here is another 3 hours this Saturday, Hydrochloric Acid wash followed by eagle one wadding polish. The polish works wonders, I recommend it for any aluminum parts under the hood.
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Nice, Good job. :D