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Post by stevensolds on Dec 31, 2004 9:10:06 GMT -6
I will be doing a write-up on this as well throughout the 1500 miles of phase 1. Is there anyway i can remove the cover to see the engine parts to see how dirty like i know they are?
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Post by erw38 on Dec 31, 2004 12:40:00 GMT -6
There certainly is. If you remove the plastic engine cover, you will see some screws holding the manifold cover on. You can rip it off and take a look at the cams. You will have to take off the spark plug wires for it.
I don't know if I would do it though. You would be risking the introduction of dirt into the engine. Although, I think you would be fine if you did it. Just remember, if you do do it, either get another gasket or get some spay adhesive gasket stuff from the auto parts store. Also, remember what spark plug wire goes where. Keep in mind that the only engine that I have seen topless was a 1995 Integra 1.8L. So, I speek only because I have seen it done and not from personal experience. Be careful with whatever you do.
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Post by SupaStealth on Dec 31, 2004 13:04:26 GMT -6
are you talking about taking off the intake manifold? if so there is a $60+ gasket to replace.
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 31, 2004 13:07:15 GMT -6
Screw it.
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 31, 2004 13:21:24 GMT -6
well, not sure what you can see here but this is the way the filler hole looked before i dumped in the Auto-RX. www.sitaliano.com/Filler.jpgturn up the brightness and contrast on your monitor, maybe that woudl help. |
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Post by Letitroll98 on Dec 31, 2004 19:09:03 GMT -6
well, not sure what you can see here but this is the way the filler hole looked before i dumped in the Auto-RX. Yes, the filler hole is the way for mortals to see the insides. Although the pic looks somewhat like some really perverted porno I've seen, you can clearly see enough to judge any general cleaning action. If you look way over to the right you can see the first cam profile of the #2 cylinder. The oil tube directly below the filler cap should be showing a lot of build up now. All of the visable aluminium casting that now has some burnt oil coating will be cleaned. Additionally, the rough steel casting of the cam shaft will be clean of deposits as well. This inspection is no substitute for engine teardown, but I think it's enough to see if the darn stuff is working at all. You did drain out the Mobil One didn't you Steven? |
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 31, 2004 20:31:58 GMT -6
yeah i did.  my shop saved it for me though, cause i only had 147 miles on it. the shop said they will hold it for me til im done the Auto-RX treatment and can go back to my favorite synthetic. they put Mobil Drive Clean Plus straight Dino oil in it. |
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