DIY mods.
08-03-2011, 08:13 PM
#13
MFz Lurker
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Titusville. Florida
Posts: 18
08-04-2011, 02:45 AM
#14
MFz Lurker
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Boston
Posts: 20
09-07-2011, 01:41 PM
#15
MFz Regular
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 75
Got a spare manifold and valve cover so I could take my time refinishing them. I "shaved" both of them - removing all casting flash lines and the lettering off the Valve Cover. Also cut the front of the valve cover off to expose the adjustable cam gears.
I also took the time to completely clean the EGR and intake manifold out, plus replace all the injector seals. I also polished the inside of the runners and matched the gasket with a hand file.
Only cost me some time, primer and paint.
I also took the time to completely clean the EGR and intake manifold out, plus replace all the injector seals. I also polished the inside of the runners and matched the gasket with a hand file.
Only cost me some time, primer and paint.
But I'm not going to spend a ton of time on it. I'm fairly lazy when it comes to looks.
09-08-2011, 12:29 PM
#18
MFz Regular
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 75
Here's a cheap DIY I did recently - I'm the 4th owner and sitting at 204,000 miles on the clock. My rocker panels were badly scratched up. Went to home depot and found this garage door seal for less than 12 bucks.
before:
after:
used some glue for the edge - will end up removing the "dots" of adhesive and laying down a single continuous bead.
09-08-2011, 04:18 PM
#19
Red To Go
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Canton, MI
Posts: 2,600
got tierd of not being able to see in the center at night. 2 white led indicators from auto parts store. used ash tray light, a switch iss going to be addd so they are only on when the lids open, but it makes it easier to see in with these.
