waqarv 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 looks awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4afte 1 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 does look awesome in the blue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan52 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 :drool: :drool: thats all i can say lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 haha! Thanks for the supportive comment everyone. :) I have caught the spraying bug (don't worry Dan, this doesn't detract from what I am sending your way! ) and have degreased and primed the gear linkages too, they will be sprayed in gloss black. I need to know now before I go ahead with this, is it ok to paint the Head with a normal paint? I know the Exhaust Manifold would boil off but what sort of temperature does the outer wall of the Head get up to? The same goes for the block, I want to paint that too but on the last one I used BBQ paint just to be safe. Tell me what I can and can't do and I'll have more pretty pictures up! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dawesy 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 you could use hamerite but to be fair when its hot dipped it should come out looking like new anyway. shiny aluminium always looks cool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan52 0 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Try high temperature enamel paint.. Halfords do it but im sure it can be bought somewhere cheaper.. Or brake calliper pain thats designed to take high tempsCheers Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 you could use hamerite but to be fair when its hot dipped it should come out looking like new anyway. shiny aluminium always looks cool The only problem I have with that is the fact it will corrode just as it has done now. I'd rather use mu Hammerite Anti-Rust Primer and paint to get a good and different look. ;) Thanks Dan, I'll be painting it to keep in with the colour scheme.... you just have to wait for it. :D :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Here yas all go, got some pictures of it in the daylight:All dry and ready to have the linkages fitted back up once they have been painted. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dawesy 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 looks very good. i take it you have something else in mind for the bolts as you have masked them up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Cheers bud, well, I didn't paint the bolts because; a- they will crack the paint if I ever need to remove them b- they will be hard to remove c- I want them done it matte blackI will do them in the matte black because it is a very tough paint and doesn't crack when you put a socket round it. :D Now just finishing off the linkages and will have them fitted, then clean out the bell housing so I can put it into storage in my room. I'll then get the block onto the stand with the engine mount bolts and remove the sump and crank. I'm also waiting on my Water-Pump Pulley, Crank Pulley, Tensioner Pulley and PAS Pulley to be painted and sent back. Can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4afte 1 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 oh good thinking. i hate trying to get to bolts through paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Don't we all??? I have the engine on the stand and will start working on the Crank and Pistons once I have the 'Box away and I have tested the End Float. Some tasters:Organising the garage: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4afte 1 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 nice, my junk is just on the floor. the block looks like it still needs a clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 lol I hate leaving things on the floor, a pet hate of mine! :D Once I have the block stripped down I'll get it hot dipped (if I can find a place) and then get it all painted up afterwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leebo 2 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 nice progress buddy :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Cheers mate. I'm pretty badly stuck, there is a pin on the end of the crank spindle and it has wedged itself in so tight that it can't be taken out.... :censor: :censor: If I can't get it out then I can't get the crank out. I have just been told to leave it under a lamp soaked in WD40 (the pin not the lamp!) for a while. It's such an arse! However there is always something to be done so I should still have something to report hopefully.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Still can't get the Woodruff Key out but I did get something else out:Notice anything missing? And I am cleaning the Bell-Housing after what looks to be a Thrust Bearing explosion....: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Did a surprise attack on the Woodruff Key and......... I was greeted with success! Removing the Flyheel Plate:Beware the raised eyebrow..... Anything missing? :D Sadly Toyota Performance Magazine is no longer being produced, so my article writing has ceased. However I am looking to work for Banzai doing the same thing. ;) Now all I need to do is source somewhere that will do chemical bathing for the Block and Head. Things will now slow down a lot more, the rest will be cleaning and de-rusting and getting stuff painted up ready for the rebuild. I will get things like bolts and bearings but sadly I have no means of big spending right now..... wait until xmas and that should change. :D This of course means that I now have loads of 4A-GE parts for sale; pistons, rods, bolts, Intake Manifold, clutch (plate/cover/Bearing), Cams etc... so PM me if anyone wants anything. B) KP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Found a guy who can do engraving for me and he is on the Highstreet, WIN! He is currently doing the Cam Covers on his Vette C5 Shouldn't cost more than £30 he tells me. :D May get a few bits done actually.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leebo 2 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Found a guy who can do engraving for me and he is on the Highstreet, WIN! He is currently doing the Cam Covers on his Vette C5 Shouldn't cost more than £30 he tells me. :D May get a few bits done actually....oh dont tell me your getting it engraved with LOVE u4 EVER X :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 nah mate, its: Lee and KP, BFFL <3 :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leebo 2 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 unfortunatly there aint a smilie hugging a 4a-ge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4afte 1 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 shame about the TPM articles. and the slowing done but these things happen. looking forward to seeing the finished cam covers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leebo 2 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 ahh ecu . . would you like it?? ? ?? ohhhh would you sir!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KPARRIS-JONES 3 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 lol Lee. 4afte I may do them in a month or two, and yeh thanks, was a shame about TPM.... :( I have written to Banzai and got rejected and I am awaiting a reply from JP. :D Should have my pulleys with me this week though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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