Hello guys hope your all having a good weekend!

Well I want to freshen up my engine bay, iv got a fmic so the tmic is gone I was thinking maybe new hose's and some alloy parts with a bit of carbon throw in..
Any ideas welcome or links to where I can get bit/parts from at the best prices
Also if anyone can put some pictures up for me to pinch ideas from that would be even better haha

 

Some new silicone hoses and some paint always makes a difference.

 

 

Wow yeah it really does! My car is white as well so was thinking white and black colour scheam where did you get the carbon slam panel from

 

That looks fantastic, mine just looks pretty much like a standard engine to anyone that doesn't know compared to that

I'm quite surprised you're running a single coil pack at that power level, I'm on newage coils.

 

I like that....

 

Thanks buddy.

Got the carbon from a chap on here, £30.

 

It's not been something I've thought about to be honest. Maybe the newage coils is an avenue I need to look down. Is it an easy swap ?

 

Thanks dude, only problem is its become more of a garage queen now. Spend more time cleaning it than driving the bloody thing...

 

Yours is harder to convert than mine because mine is a version 2 and it was already on individual coils, it can be done though and you'll have a stronger spark and smoother running.

 

That's really nice mate. I really have to get on and clean mine up. I still have that standard wax crap they put on everything. What the best way of cleaning it off without drenching the engine way or steaming it ?

 

Paul won't a regular coil pack give a strong spark then ? If not what about the ford coil pack as a idea

Ps: does rich have a workshop these days as my impreza is getting sort of close and will need mapping and poss a spanner check before its started

 

A standard coil pack does mate but not as big a spark as new age coil packs and boost can blow out the spark if the plugs are worn, the leads are worn or the plug gaps are too large. The standard coil pack is up to the job but new age single coil packs are better.

Yes Rich does mate, he can do both and if you can't see his number in my signature drop me a line on here or facebook and I'll give it to you Getting close now at long last mate, you must be getting excited, how long has it been off the road?

 

I renew my sorn again in September so over 2 years but it will be worth it as I'm closer to more power and just need engine then another gearbox(6 speed) but tbh just want to get it together then put back in storage again lol

When it's together I'll give him a ring as I'll rob a truck from work and deliver it on trailer to get the spanner check done then start the worry about the mot butt I'm sure it will pass lol then map the apexi',,, then tow it home lol

 

Stop being a tart and get some de-greaser and the jet washer in there
Cover up anything you wanna keep dry with tesco bags and a bit of tape.

 

i had that wax stuff all over mine, i covered up the alternator removed the intercooler, blocked up the pipes etc then used engine degreaser and jetwash.

sounds extreme but it came up great.

but if your car is an everyday car its probably best to leave it on.

 

Shake n' Vac it.


# ...It's all you have to do

Just do the shake n' vac
And put the freshness back
Do the shake n' vac
And put the freshness back

When your turbo smells fresh
The block does too
Every time you park up
Remember what to do... #

 

 

If i jet wash it i know it will never work again Think i will take tubbys advice and leave it on and keep the bonnet closed at shows.

 

the wax does keep the rust of the nuts and fixings, but the red bits came up great and so did the hoses etc after a bit of back to black

 

Trouble with the green wax stuff is after a few years it goes black and makes the engine bay look filthy. Why cant the japs invent nice shiny silver wax

 

it does do a good job though, if yours is an everyday car i would leave it on, if its not like mine and doesnt really see rain etc then wash it of with degreaser and maybe give the screws and nuts a squirt with wd40.

 

Mine a w.e car so surly it be ok what degreaser u use anythink that foams up ? Mine looks terrible is steam cleaning not safer what do I not wanna get wet? And shal I have it running ?

 

Warm the car up.
Bag up things like air filter, coil, battery, electrical connections.
Spray some degreaser over the entire engine bay.
Allow it to soak in for 5 mins.
Jet wash away.
Dry off the best you can.
Remove bags.
Start car and allow to idle for 10 mins.
Wipe over with some back to black etc etc as needed.

That's what I did and all was well and looked good.