hey thier im gonna be pulling out my engine and i was thinking now that i have the engine out i mite aswell give it a clean up


so what i was wondering if its possible for people to put their pics up of thier engine bays or any ideas would be greatfull

i have and innocenti, so a round nose front for the people that dont know what it is.

thanks

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Paint everything before the engine goes back in, and hide as much of the wiring as possible

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Too many cars, and too little time.

yeah i know,,, it`s not really what you were looking for

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Not the best shot but you get what I mean:

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"In two years time your car will be like a lady's clothes, out of date, my car will still be in fashion when I am dead" - Sir Alec speaking to Pininfarina

lol.

Again, not exactly what you're after, but look at engine bays that look good, no matter what car, and try to use the ideas on yours.

IMHO:
Don't use too much/many colour(s). Mainly black & silver/chrome is the best I think, with a sprinkling of a brighter colour that contrasts with your exterior paint. I think this is the key whether its engine bay, interior, exterior, etc.

Also cover or hide all your wiring. nothing brings down the appearance of an otherwise nice engine bay than seeing an exposed multi coloured loom.

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-James.

Toyota 4EFTE Powered Minivan.
102 Kw @ The Front Wheels....Oh What a Feeling!

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"In two years time your car will be like a lady's clothes, out of date, my car will still be in fashion when I am dead" - Sir Alec speaking to Pininfarina

Innocenti front end

And engine bay!

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http://www.youtube.com/user/Hanras

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1969 Mini Cooper S MKII (1330)
1972 Honda 750/4 (his),1976 Honda 400/4 (hers)
1982 Honda CB1100RC (ours)

Simply. Colour the engine bay the same as the exteria or Gloss Black.
Hide as much as you can specialy wirering

Keep it simple...just like Hanra's

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

In my opinion hiding your wiring makes about as much sense as hiding your carbies or even the coil. Why not even cover the block with plastic while your at it. Without the wiring, the whole thing is just a cast iron lump that isnt moving anywhere in a hurry. By all means keep it neat but don't go to extremes.
But if you really wanted that super clean engine bay, why not run the motor on detergent. That way any leaks clean themselves!

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Mister White Keys
"He who has the most toys, Wins"

1963 Austin Countryman Woody
1964 Morris 850 Van
1967 Austin Countryman
1975 Range Rover 2 Door
2004 Subaru Forester XT
2015 Potts Teardrop Camper
RIP 1990 Citroen BX 16Valve

I need to go and have a leak

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hanra... is your engine bay painted in a high gloss black??
and also what does the plate behind the airfilters do???

cheers leighton

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1975 Leyland Mini: 1060cc - resto/ ex-hsc project.