2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Cleaning up engine bay, just need some pointers.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-13-06, 07:26 PM
  #1  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
jsnow82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 399
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Cleaning up engine bay, just need some pointers.

Im going to be cleaning up the engine bay, while the engine is out. I have an 88 t2 and am going to be running microtech. I did a search but could not come up with anything. I basically want to get rid of anything not needed in there and simplify as well as paint it. I will be posting pics on my build up. All suggestions are welcomed and thanks everyone in advance for input.
Old 11-14-06, 03:57 AM
  #2  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
mightymite's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: southern indiana
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
throw out the a/c thats y u got windows and the power steering electric fan air pump and that will clear up alooooot of space dont use cheap paint in the bay bcs oil and break fluid will eat right through it idk what to tell ya not to much to it just the little things make it look clean like tie wrapn the wires and stuff
Old 11-14-06, 03:58 AM
  #3  
Moderator

iTrader: (5)
 
Funkspectrum's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 4,682
Received 17 Likes on 14 Posts
you can get rid of anything that the factory harness would plug into...
Old 11-14-06, 10:57 AM
  #4  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
jsnow82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 399
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by Funkspectrum
you can get rid of anything that the factory harness would plug into...
Are you talking emission? im still going the need to harness, correct, with the microtech?
Old 11-14-06, 10:59 AM
  #5  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
jsnow82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 399
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by mightymite
throw out the a/c thats y u got windows and the power steering electric fan air pump and that will clear up alooooot of space dont use cheap paint in the bay bcs oil and break fluid will eat right through it idk what to tell ya not to much to it just the little things make it look clean like tie wrapn the wires and stuff

haha yeah im getting rid of the ac. i dont think the ps is going anywhere, im going to be running big tires at the front. i dont know how hard it will . im using engine paint for the engine bay.
Old 11-14-06, 11:01 AM
  #6  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
jsnow82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 399
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Hey does anyone know where i could get a carbon fiber sunroof panel? i want to get rid of it but would really like something nice up there to cover it. i remember seeing it awhile ago, but i cant seem to find it.
Old 11-14-06, 11:24 AM
  #7  
Moderator

iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
You will need to fillet the harness open to 1) retreive the windshield wiper motor, 2) coolant temperture sensor and 3) alternator wires. This Is easily done as the wires seperate quite easy from the others.

Originally Posted by jsnow82
Are you talking emission? im still going the need to harness, correct, with the microtech?
Old 11-14-06, 11:33 AM
  #8  
Rotary Slave

iTrader: (3)
 
FCKing1995's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by silverrotor
You will need to fillet the harness open to 1) retreive the windshield wiper motor, 2) coolant temperture sensor and 3) alternator wires. This Is easily done as the wires seperate quite easy from the others.
Is that really all you need to keep? Ive seen alot of engine bays that are super empty. I guess thats how. I was planning on just removing the air pump and p/s and some other small junk, but knowing that, I might take out some more
Old 11-14-06, 11:42 AM
  #9  
Respecognize!

 
Whizbang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Anchor Bay, CA
Posts: 4,106
Received 71 Likes on 42 Posts
hell i went over board.


Old 11-14-06, 11:43 AM
  #10  
Interruptor Illuminada

 
riverzendz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MD
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by jsnow82
Hey does anyone know where i could get a carbon fiber sunroof panel? i want to get rid of it but would really like something nice up there to cover it. i remember seeing it awhile ago, but i cant seem to find it.

PM 13b4me he used to have one.
Old 11-14-06, 11:45 AM
  #11  
Senior Member

 
Dr4900n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toronto/Waterloo/Niagara Falls, Ontario
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Funkspectrum
you can get rid of anything that the factory harness would plug into...
Just remember to pull the fuses so the damned thing dosen't beep at you.
Old 01-30-07, 07:22 PM
  #12  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
jsnow82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 399
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
ill have to take pictures for you guys, i have on and off with the car because its been really cold but the progress is looking really good so far. ill have some pics by next week of the almost complete engine bay without the engine. thanks guys and i hope you like the pics when i post them.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mazdaverx713b
Build Threads
48
04-21-16 06:45 AM



Quick Reply: Cleaning up engine bay, just need some pointers.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:39 PM.