secondchance
05-08-2009, 06:12 PM
Well I've got a ton of time right now, in between jobs (yes, one of victim of current economic state). In a way, it's nice to have time on hand after 5 years of "got to get it done yesterday" madness.
Anyhow, I got sick of staring at corrosion buble around the throttle body plate (on top). So, I ordered a gasket from Jerry.
Also, keeping an eye on Badger airbrush on e-bay - will probably snatch it on Sunday.
Game plan is;
1. Remove plate.
2. Scrape off corroded area
3. Prime and fill area flush w/ scratch filler (orange stuff in tube)
4. After determining plate thickness, put heat shrink of same length on bolts. Also, find or fabricate small non-conductive washer for bolts.
5. Mix hi-temp engine paint (silver, flat black, white) as needed to match factory color.
6. Use airspray to go over patched area and a few spotted areas on valve cover and air horn.
Do bolts holding down the plate tends to get corroded? Would it come off reasonably easily after soaking in WD-40?
Any additional advice in keeping corrosion from occuring again?
I know by passing coolant passage is one solution but prefer to avoid additional, non factory plumbing.
And yes, I do have waaay too much time on hand.
Anyhow, I got sick of staring at corrosion buble around the throttle body plate (on top). So, I ordered a gasket from Jerry.
Also, keeping an eye on Badger airbrush on e-bay - will probably snatch it on Sunday.
Game plan is;
1. Remove plate.
2. Scrape off corroded area
3. Prime and fill area flush w/ scratch filler (orange stuff in tube)
4. After determining plate thickness, put heat shrink of same length on bolts. Also, find or fabricate small non-conductive washer for bolts.
5. Mix hi-temp engine paint (silver, flat black, white) as needed to match factory color.
6. Use airspray to go over patched area and a few spotted areas on valve cover and air horn.
Do bolts holding down the plate tends to get corroded? Would it come off reasonably easily after soaking in WD-40?
Any additional advice in keeping corrosion from occuring again?
I know by passing coolant passage is one solution but prefer to avoid additional, non factory plumbing.
And yes, I do have waaay too much time on hand.