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Old 10-16-2001 | 09:40 AM
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Is this safe to remove?

I'm thinking of painting the part under the nissan in the engine..but I dont know if its safe to unbolt.. it has like 10 bots around it.. I have a picture attached I shaded the part I'm talking about with arrows...yea the diagram sucks.. just let me know if Its ok to remove this part.. I'm scared oil and what not might come spilling in my face
Old 10-16-2001 | 09:58 AM
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Re: Is this safe to remove?

that would be the valve cover.. if you want to paint it, drive your car for about 30 minutes, open the hood and feel that.. no paint can withstand that much heat.. you can polish it yourself.. get 400-600-800-1000 grit sandpaper (wetsand) add water and sand away.. will come out shiny
Old 10-16-2001 | 10:11 AM
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what are you talking about?

They do sell "Hot" paint... engine paint that can withstand 900 degrees... like brake caliper paint.
Old 10-16-2001 | 10:17 AM
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go ahead and paint it, come back in 2 weeks and ask my why your valve looks like crap now.
Old 10-16-2001 | 10:19 AM
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I agree.....I wouldn't paint it...if you're gonna paint anything...paint the engine dressing that says Nissan 3000 V6 on it...that looks cool painted
Old 10-16-2001 | 10:40 AM
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Ok,

I guess I'll just do the nissan part.. thanks for the look out thebigsadler.
Old 10-16-2001 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by maximumsport
Ok,

I guess I'll just do the nissan part.. thanks for the look out thebigsadler.
you have 18x5 Revos? wow those are some pizza cutter wheels man I'm guessin you have 18x7.5's? How much those run you? and how do you like the nittos?
Old 10-16-2001 | 01:26 PM
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Re: Re: Is this safe to remove?

Originally posted by thebigsadler
that would be the valve cover.. if you want to paint it, drive your car for about 30 minutes, open the hood and feel that.. no paint can withstand that much heat.. you can polish it yourself.. get 400-600-800-1000 grit sandpaper (wetsand) add water and sand away.. will come out shiny

wouldnt high temp engine block paint take the heat??
Old 10-16-2001 | 01:32 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Is this safe to remove?

Originally posted by Nismo



wouldnt high temp engine block paint take the heat??
Thats what I was wondering too.

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Old 10-16-2001 | 01:40 PM
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Paint it if you wish. Make sure you use hi temp paint designed for engine parts. Or if you'd like to take it one step further, do a search on ebay for polished valve covers. They do a swap which means no downtime for your car. There is also a link in the links section of the .org which will point you directly to the company which does the polishing and powder coating of valve covers. Power coating can be done in a few select colors. If I find the link, I'll post it for you.
Old 10-16-2001 | 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by Gotrice4


you have 18x5 Revos? wow those are some pizza cutter wheels man I'm guessin you have 18x7.5's? How much those run you? and how do you like the nittos?

lol @ .5

they costed me around 1800 for both rim and tires + they came fitted and balanced... purchased from www.tires.com

I love the Nittos..they last long and work great in the rain. they look like 17's because of that nasty wheel gap once I get my sprints on it will look better
Old 10-16-2001 | 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by maximumsport



lol @ .5

they costed me around 1800 for both rim and tires + they came fitted and balanced... purchased from www.tires.com

I love the Nittos..they last long and work great in the rain. they look like 17's because of that nasty wheel gap once I get my sprints on it will look better

Your sig says 18 X 5"

BTW, 1HOTMAX is selling his 18" TSW Revos with Nitto rubber.
Old 10-16-2001 | 03:14 PM
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well i painted both, the valve cover and the plastic over it, the actual valve cover is silver, and its been there for 2-3 months and no problems, just get high degree engine enamel, no biggie, check the profile for a pic
Old 10-16-2001 | 03:27 PM
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Actually their are 18x8.5
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