dirtytorque 0 Posted December 7, 2009 back tracking now.. :worthless: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Actually just taken a picture and compared it to the one on the previous page and you can see no difference. So I'm going to back track again and say Coke is rubbish at cleaning pistons. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted December 7, 2009 have you tried over brands? the cheaper the better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted December 7, 2009 have you tried over brands? the cheaper the better :) Once upon a time this was a serious re-build thread.... Ok maybe not. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted December 7, 2009 [PENIS JOKE] I Etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 7, 2009 have you tried over brands? the cheaper the better Should I try White Lightning next? :lol: Toad, are you trying to say "insert penis joke"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odub 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Should I try White Lightning next? :lol: yes, tramps pee may work equally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Should I try White Lightning next? :lol: yes, tramps pee may work equally Tramps that have been drinking White Lightning and Asda own brand Coke cocktails? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Thunderbirds has got to be a contender then :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Thunderbirds has got to be a contender then :lol: :lol: Oh dear lord, all the shonky drinks out there. I wonder if that Mad Dog 20/20 stuff I used to get sloshed with as a teenager that tastes like mouthwash would do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted December 7, 2009 aaaaahhhhhhhhhh :) 20/20. You've got me all misty eyed and nostalgic now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 7, 2009 Yeah, I seem to remember it made me go pretty misty eyed as well! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted December 7, 2009 vinegar or bio washing liquid, vinegar is way stronger than coke for cleaning, try it on a 2p piece compared to coke and you'll see what I mean I cleaned a header tank out totally with it once that had 15 years of crud built up in it, I've also used it for reviving scaled up taps, kettles and a 3 port central heating valve :) bio washing liquid will break down carbon deposits apparently, that was a tip from 'how clean is your house' :lol: using it on baking trays. I guess carb cleaner would be a good bet too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted December 7, 2009 Lemon juice? Though you may need alot of lemons :lol: or some lemon jif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted December 8, 2009 try soaking it in elbow grease, i hear that shifts anything :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 8, 2009 try soaking it in elbow grease, i hear that shifts anything :D I already told Toad that I'm not using any bodily fluids! :lol: Right, just got inside from the workshop. Pistons are in, oil pump is in, sump is on. Will get some pics up soon! :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 13, 2009 I'm loving this project but have felt for the past few weeks that I've been treading water a bit. So thought I'd do a before and after pic of the bay. :D Pretty chuffed to be honest. :D Bled the brakes today but still loads of air in them so will make a better job of it at a later date. At least there is fluid in all the brake lines now. Will get some pics up of the engine next week. The head is going back on next Thursday! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Well, that looks a bazillion times better! Nothing like a before and after pic to get you motivated :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Cheers mate! It wasn't until I compared those two pics that I realised just how much difference I've made. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted December 13, 2009 hats off to you. just never look at your bay again after you have driven ten miles in it....instant depression Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted December 13, 2009 I might see if I can pop over at some point next weekend, if you are about? Tom will be around too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 13, 2009 hats off to you. just never look at your bay again after you have driven ten miles in it....instant depression Yeah, I think this car is never going to see rain again! :lol: I might see if I can pop over at some point next weekend, if you are about? Tom will be around too! Awesomeness! Just let me know when you want to pop over. Be good to see you both. :D Be warned I may get you to take part in some heavy lifting though.... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 13, 2009 Cheers mate! It wasn't until I compared those two pics that I realised just how much difference I've made. 8) You can't beat a few good before and after pics. I forget all sorts of stuff I've done to the Storm as when I look at it I see what still needs doing and forget that many of the bits that look as they should only do so cause I've worked to get them that way. Looking forward to the fully completed engine bay pic :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Hopefully you won't have to wait much longer Judith! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kempy 0 Posted December 13, 2009 looks like Im doing a similar thing with my silver rado, what did you use to clean up the paint in the bay. looks to have done a good job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
