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Old 05-24-2011, 10:32 AM
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I stripped the valve cover on the TE, but then needed the car, so I never painted it. I'll do what you did soon.

I respectfully suggest you consider changing the brake fluid, and perhaps even the coolant.

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I respectfully suggest you consider changing the brake fluid, and perhaps even the coolant.
Every fluid was changed, even tho they all looked perfect..

Here is the inside of the Transmission...


I also did the underside of the engine while I was under there...
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I wanted to paint mine, but ran out of time and had to put them back on. There's nothing like the look of an engine in a twenty-something year old car that looks brand new.
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Just my take on how to finish it at home...
Stripped and degreased it. Sanded out any rough patches, and hit it with 3 thick coat of H/T Engine paint, semi gloss.
Then I used a razor blade to shave the paint off the ribs and tip of Mercedes logo.
The I hit it with 2 H/T Clearcoats.
Wow, nice look! You have inspired me. I've got to get back to work on mine again.
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Here is my try!

Accidentally sanded a little over at a few points, but overall came out 100x better than it looked before.


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Nice job.
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Here is my try!

Accidentally sanded a little over at a few points, but overall came out 100x better than it looked before.
Looks great. Is that on a black car?
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Yep, going on my 260E.
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Excellent. I have a nice spare which I am going to try to do in something close to Midnight Blue for my coupe. You guys are an inspiration.
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Old 08-16-2011, 08:26 AM
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What about some black "crackle" paint? Old style Ferrari or Alfa engine covers
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Oh, you mean a real twin cam Cover... Like this?
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Dude, I have barely cleaned it, this is how I bought it!!
I degreased and rinsed the area near the Idle air hoses cos I was replacing them and didnt want to get dirt in the valve cover..
I have not even wiped down the paint in the engine bay(see the rusty stain on the left next to the washer fluid res... I think there was an alarm siren there).
I will now the engine is all sealed up, and give the paint under there a coat of wax! !
This is how it looked before I did the hoses.... Look at the inside of the engine... hows that for a 20 year old car... but its only got 88k miles!
I am very impressed, I am just curious, does your valve cover gasket leaks oil, I had my gaskets changed 3 times and it still leaks oil
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Old 08-02-2014, 07:11 PM
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Every fluid was changed, even tho they all looked perfect..

Here is the inside of the Transmission...


I also did the underside of the engine while I was under there...
Did you change the transmission oil yourself and is it difficult to change

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