Covers

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-25-2007, 06:02 PM

How do i remove the 2.4L cover and the intake cover on the engine to paint them? Also if you know how do i get that black part that surrounds the gauges off? This is for painting them so i figure it would go in appearance.

2fst4u · 03-25-2007, 06:14 PM

idi cover on engine:
1. unbolt fuel line line along the right side.
2. unbolt the four bolts on top of the cover.
3. push the fuel line out of the way.
4. lift up a little on the cover to separate from spark plugs.
5. unplug ignition harness.
6. give a good tug to lift up on it.
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reinstalling requires a pretty good push to seat the spark boots.
good luck, because the idi cover is powdercoated from the factory.

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-26-2007, 10:25 AM

Well it seems easier then i guessed. Anyone know how to get the black "shroud" thats in front of the gauges.

ptrudel · 03-26-2007, 10:27 AM

should just be 2 7mm or 1/4" bolts, undo those, kinda pull it out...it's tough but it'll go...then disconnect your trip reset button and you're good to go

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-26-2007, 10:30 AM

I cant belive these things are this simple.

ptrudel · 03-26-2007, 10:32 AM

haha...its a pretty easy car to work on..what are you workin on? painting stuff? cuz i'd really think things through before painting the plastic stuff inside....it gets old quick and you regret it

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-26-2007, 10:37 AM

Yea? Well yea i was. All the gray is almost annoying me, and i dont want a rice look i just want some nice white parts to accent the out side.

ptrudel · 03-26-2007, 10:38 AM

just think it through before doin it...the grey ain't so bad in the long run

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-26-2007, 10:39 AM

No it isnt, and really paint kills the value of your car right? I know its nott he BEST idea, but hey maybe if i ever sell it some 16 year old will find it "tight"

ptrudel · 03-26-2007, 10:41 AM

haha good luck...thats what i hoped for too but no such luck...guess i need a motor in it tho to sell it too

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-26-2007, 11:07 AM

O well i dont plan on selling it. if i hate it ill learn my lesson and start over with new s crap yard parts.

cavaliers60 · 03-26-2007, 12:55 PM

ummm yeah..... you should check out my thread... it's titled, Woohoo!!! Restoring the interior... or something to that effect.... You'll see what happens when you paint your interior.... a friend of mine works at a dealership.... they wouldn't even take my car out to get it valued.. lol they said the interior is just gonna kill the value anyways... If I can get it fixed, then they are gonna take a look at it. lol

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-27-2007, 10:14 AM

I know its not the BEST idea. But i still want something differnt but not ricey.

Gr1m · 03-27-2007, 10:16 AM

white under the hood = dirty dirty

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-27-2007, 10:15 PM

I know im was thinking Dark ford engine blue.

DaRockwilder · 03-27-2007, 10:35 PM

Oldsmobile made a blue too!!! Stick to the heritage!

DOHC_tuner · 03-27-2007, 11:48 PM

heres a pic of my engine bay, dirty but just to depict the ingition housing. I painted it ford blue using hi temp engine paint. Came out pretty good and was really easy. Just thought I give u a idea of the turnout, but soon i will remove it and replace it with the quad 4 highout put cover once i get my hands on one.

whiteliquid · 03-27-2007, 11:51 PM

Do Not Paint Interior Trust Me

TheMeaningOfLife · 03-28-2007, 09:45 AM

OK That looks good on the engine. And yea i know ford on a GM, but i have a can of Ford blue that ill use.