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Old 06-13-2012, 05:48 PM   #1
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Engine bay refresh

Just spent 2 days on detailing engine bay,bringing back to stock!
installed new spark plugs,what a difference in starting!
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Old 06-13-2012, 05:51 PM   #2
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looks amazing!!
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Old 06-13-2012, 07:54 PM   #3
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Awesome...Nice work!
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Old 06-13-2012, 08:47 PM   #4
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wow great job
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:26 PM   #5
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nice, got any before pics?
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Old 06-14-2012, 11:32 PM   #6
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very well done!
x2 on the "before" pix!
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:26 AM   #7
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Old 06-15-2012, 02:39 AM   #8
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Re: Engine bay refresh

So how did you get the tar crud off the firewall?
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Old 06-15-2012, 10:54 AM   #9
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Re: Engine bay refresh

WOW! Thats an awesome transformation. I can't believe you didn't keep that cool custom 2x4 battery hold down.
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Old 06-15-2012, 11:46 AM   #10
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So how did you get the tar crud off the firewall?
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:49 PM   #11
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Goof Off ,small stiff plastic brush,rags etc,very time consuming!
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:51 PM   #12
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Looks really good!
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Old 06-15-2012, 01:12 PM   #13
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Goof off really? Never would have thought. Have any tips for anyone who wants to follow?
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