I took today off work

[michael]

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!


Over the weekend I have been doing a little at a time. My back only allows a couple hours at a time.

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).

The mud, sand, dirt, & glass...don't ask, was so deep I practically had to shovel it out of the grooves in the case.

Some advise to anyone washing their engines, used some compressed air to thoroughly dry the engine so this stuff doesn't build up.

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.

[subeman90]

looks great. I wish I had that kind of time...

[michael]

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
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...l/2c533ea1.jpg

[subeman90]

[subeman90]

well I tried to fix your pic...

[michael]

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.

[Hondasucks]

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.

[michael]

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.

[michael]

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.

[SubaruSVXCrazy]

Nice, Good job.

[michael]

Just a progress update, waiting for parts stinks!

Spent the weekend cleaning the paint in the bay and breaking timing belt covers Anyone have tips on de-yellowing clear coat.