Anyone ever tried to polish the IM while on the car?

[DRIFTEADOR]

It sounds like a PITA to remove and I want a little bling while a proven intake manifold is available for the ka. anyone tried it?

[klattr1]

pull it off to do it. practically impossible on the motor.

[Import_Ant]

I'm sure you could polish the top of it fairly well but... like most things it's better to do it right the first time. plus you can redo all those ****ty vacuum lines and clean stuff up. you'll feel better about it in the end

[DRIFTEADOR]

i bought some stuff yesterday so i guess i'll give it ago while bolted first, and if i can't do just take it off. this should be something i can do in a day right, as long as i have all the parts? does the gasket usually rip?

edi: err, weekend

[Import_Ant]

I'd hope not but plan for it. it isn't too expensive. 9$ for both upper and lower gaskets at advance auto parts

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[MaxType 240]

Dude, you're gonna make the engine bay a sand box w/ all the dust. Check out my write up on my site. If nothing else, remove the 4 studs to allow for easy install/removal.

Do it right.

Jesse

[DRIFTEADOR]

nothing a pressure washer can't fix

it must be nice to have access to a shop/good tools, 10hrs is freakin fast. I'd take me at least a couple of hours to remove, then another 2 to reinstall. probably 10 more just to polish it which would mean that i'd be without a car for at least two days. I don't plan on keeping the manifold for long anyways, that's why i don't really care for perfection. just gives me something to do for now

the batteries when out on my camera so i had to use the phone cam. i think it's looking good considering the effort i've put into it









that was on a 600 grit sand, it should be a lot shinier after i sand it to 1000 grit

[Jookmasta]

now that looks really good for doing it on the car. was this done by hand or by the use of some tool? also how long were u doing it for?

[DRIFTEADOR]

it took me 3 hours to grind the casting texture off the 4 runners, and hand sand/polish the one runner pictured. the only tools were a drill, 5" and 4" 80 grit sanding discs, 80 grit sanding wheel, polishing wheel, and 280/600 grit sandpaper. i havent really had time to work on it since Sat. My retarded a55 poured about 2gal of water into the gas tank of a car i'm trying to sell and I've been trying since to fix it/get it started....anyone done something as stupid?

[MarkEmark]

it took me 3 hours to grind the casting texture off the 4 runners, and hand sand/polish the one runner pictured. the only tools were a drill, 5" and 4" 80 grit sanding discs, 80 grit sanding wheel, polishing wheel, and 280/600 grit sandpaper. i havent really had time to work on it since Sat. My retarded a55 poured about 2gal of water into the gas tank of a car i'm trying to sell and I've been trying since to fix it/get it started....anyone done something as stupid?

At the very least disconnect the fuel lines and the throttle/cruise control cable....after that you'll have a LOT more room and will be able to get at every runner no problem..