Cosworth cabrio latest update

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Thanks Peter you have given me a idea, I think I have a date tomorrow with a tig and a piece of stainless

[Peterx]

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Well the plenum chamber and cam covers are back on and the car is up and running, took the opertunitie to replace most bolts with stainless so looking quote smart. Just awaiting the arrival of alloy expansion tank and washer bottle. Got a bit of a problem with the battery ....it's the wrong colour

You could get one of these covers..........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sierra-RS-cosworth-chrome-polished-Battery-Cover-/390161003799?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ad7687517

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Well the plenum chamber and cam covers are back on and the car is up and running, took the opertunitie to replace most bolts with stainless so looking quote smart. Just awaiting the arrival of alloy expansion tank and washer bottle. Got a bit of a problem with the battery ....it's the wrong colour

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Well I have woken up, the cabrio is out of its carcoon, starting was no problem, a gallon of super unleaded I had a battery conditioner on all winter so the battery was fully charged i ran the fuel pump for a minute and it started first turn. Quick run up the road to temperature and now let operation bling the engine bay begin.......and a few other little treats..........

[Mike]

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Lee

You've done a great job there - that's not easy with Ally. I'm impressed! Look forward to the finished article.

Mike

Well after 3 days of paint stripping, grinding down, sanding down and polishing the plenum is almost finished, just awaiting the painting of the Cosworth badge same colour as the car and a good flush out. Now its time to start on the rocker covers....................but not until my finder prints grow back

[Robert in Cumbria]

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Lookin good Lee. Which bit are you going to stretch out for the rest of the winter? [wink]

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Well after 3 days of paint stripping, grinding down, sanding down and polishing the plenum is almost finished, just awaiting the painting of the Cosworth badge same colour as the car and a good flush out. Now its time to start on the rocker covers....................but not until my finder prints grow back

[listerjp2]

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Sorry, please.

[listerjp2]

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I don't mean shiny I just mean how yours look now.

[listerjp2]

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That looks cleaner than mine.

If I give you mine could you give it a clean to look like yours?

[cameronfurnival]

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yep that looks nasty!

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Well lets get started.........................first the plenum, tape off all the holes and strip all the old paint off to see what is underneath

[b_caswell]

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http://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm I could sayjust ask me but have to admit they are no relation, but Lee wear a mask as the debris isnt good for the lungs.

...and here's the booklet.

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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Thanks Cameron I am looking forward to getting started going to enjoy doing them. Will upload pictures of before during and after

[cameronfurnival]

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Hi Lee, Polishing is quite straightforward if you use a bench mounted set up rather than an electric drill (though useful for smaller parts) I did a Rover V8 including carb dashpots and valve covers -its was lovely when done. If a casting is a bit rough get it sanded first or walnut blasted, takes a whole lot of effort out of it.