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Old 02-23-2008, 02:14 PM
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Those are some really nice pics. Did you do all of that yourself? How hard is it to pull the engine?
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:55 PM
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Here, [sm=icon_stickpoke.gif] Pull my finger!
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 10:51 PM
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Not hard. Get an engine hoist and a leveler and you too can pull your engine.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 10:55 AM
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Thanx! it wasnt real bad but i have pulled motors many times before from camaros chevelles novas etc.. but this was my first vette, It had a descent 454 with worn out old L88 heads on it and the valves were goin so i pulled it, I found out the car was an original 350 hp 327 and happen to have a 350 hp 327 that was new so i dropped it back in after the cleaning (which was the hard part).
it is a good time to replace all worn stuff like motor mounts,clutch and pressure plate,battery cables,dry rotted vaccum lines,etc....
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 06:02 PM
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hi guys, what is por-15 and where can you get it and how much does it cost? my engine compartment is in decent shape but it could use a new coat, thanks!![sm=patriot.gif]
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 08:07 PM
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Check it out here: http://www.por15.com/products.asp?dept=1

POR = Paint Over Rust

Edit: forgot to mention to be sure and wear gloves cuz the stuff doesn't come off skin. []
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 02:24 PM
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thank you!!- i,m getting some!
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 03:00 PM
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just a heads up i dont think por15 is to be used on plastic or firewall (fiberglass) but i may be wrong but is great for things like anti rust for frame,a-arms etc..
 
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