My new rocker cover!!

snypereb · 27-06-2006, 09:42 PM

Hey guys here are some pics of my new rocker cover to go with my manifold!!
Sorry about the bad quality!!

naxh96 · 28-06-2006, 09:29 AM

when you painted your cover, what if at all did you put over the rest of the head while it was being painted? is removal, painting and replacement an easy backyard shed 1-2 day job? i'm so keen to give mine a glossy ford blue with maybe a white base coat. i was wondering whether i'd have to take it to a mechanic/panel shop for this job. your process would be really helpful thanks.

Racecraft · 28-06-2006, 09:39 AM

it is a 10 minute job

Label your spark plugs, pull them off and lay them over to one side
Undo the bracket for the accel cable/ cruise
Remove the breather hose off the PCV valve
THen just undo the 4 nuts/bots on the top

Jason[98.EL] · 28-06-2006, 09:56 AM

another nice looking job snyper its going to be a great looking engine bay when its all finished

jason

naxh96 · 28-06-2006, 12:25 PM

so am i to understand that the rest of the engine doesn't need covering, or should i just be safe and put say a towel over it? just thought dust and other things may be something you wouldn't want over the cam/lifters/valves/springs etc. if not then sweet. and is paint from engine enamel spray cans you pick up from autobarn able to handle the heat? i'd expect so as they are rated for the engine block as well, just wondering if the quality is capable, or even if the finish is good from those who've used it. thanks.

LTDHO · 28-06-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by naxh96

so am i to understand that the rest of the engine doesn't need covering, or should i just be safe and put say a towel over it? just thought dust and other things may be something you wouldn't want over the cam/lifters/valves/springs etc. if not then sweet. and is paint from engine enamel spray cans you pick up from autobarn able to handle the heat? i'd expect so as they are rated for the engine block as well, just wondering if the quality is capable, or even if the finish is good from those who've used it. thanks.

The rocker covers removed for painting.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by naxh96

so am i to understand that the rest of the engine doesn't need covering, or should i just be safe and put say a towel over it? just thought dust and other things may be something you wouldn't want over the cam/lifters/valves/springs etc. if not then sweet. and is paint from engine enamel spray cans you pick up from autobarn able to handle the heat? i'd expect so as they are rated for the engine block as well, just wondering if the quality is capable, or even if the finish is good from those who've used it. thanks.

I bought a seperate rocker cover so that i didnt have to take the car off the road as i need it everyday.

Damo · 02-07-2006, 09:07 PM

should sand back the ribs and the Ford 4.0 emblems Shaun, it will look great.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:10 PM

thats an idea but i only just got it sprayed lol can you actually do that

galaxy xr8 · 02-07-2006, 09:14 PM

Yeah highlight the logo and rib's, look's fantastic.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:19 PM

damo do you mean sand them back to just have them as metal showing through? did you get my fuelpump?

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 09:20 PM

Looks good. Far better than the standard black (which is peeling off on mine)

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

Looks good. Far better than the standard black (which is peeling off on mine)

Is yours sprayed black?

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 09:30 PM

Yeah, it's still got the original black paint. It's basically like when it left the factory, except that the black is peeling from between the ribs.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:35 PM

Its not that hard to get fixed mate get onto it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

Its not that hard to get fixed mate get onto it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I know. It's all the CBF factor! Maybe one day, probably the summer because the paint will dry quicker, I might get around to it. I've got a few other bits and pieces (wiper cowl and the black parts of the mirrors) I'm planning to paint at some stage so might do it then.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:44 PM

have you done any mods or is it still stock

galaxy xr8 · 02-07-2006, 09:44 PM

Did you guy's use the same gasket when you took the cover off, I'm thinking off doing this to my Laser and paint the cover blue, but I'd like to use the same gasket, if it come's off allright it should be allright to use again shouldn't it???,.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 09:47 PM

yeah i cant see why not if it isnt broken i have a rubber gasket so i wont have any problems and if i do i have a spare in the shed

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

have you done any mods or is it still stock

I fitted clear indicators a couple of weeks ago. The other mods I had done previously were the stereo and an EB T-bar. BTW. Photos of the car with the new indicators are here http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=54699

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 10:03 PM

Looks good mate nice work

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

Looks good mate nice work

Thanks. I am planning for more mods, but I need a steady form of income before that happens. That's why it's still 4WD spec.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 10:07 PM

Haha your still doing uni its understandable

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 10:09 PM

Yep, that's the problem. I'll probably be doing for a couple of years yet... unless I give it up and get a real job / get kicked out.

snypereb · 02-07-2006, 10:19 PM

aha or leave like matty

Dezza · 02-07-2006, 10:20 PM

Yeah, I think he had the right idea. I don't know if I'll ever finish this course