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Paint and Assembly, working on the new motor
Discover the progress on restoring a classic L28ET motor with our latest blog. We cover oil pan rework, exhaust painting, and more.
Last Week’s Progress with Dad and Today’s Motor Work
Oil Pan:
- Cleaning and Painting: Cleaned and painted the oil pan from the L28ET motor, attached with a new gasket.
- Oil Pickup: Switched from L28ET to L28E to fit the turbo pan properly.
Exhaust and Manifold:
- Painting: Painted the exhaust manifold and turbo downpipe, though I’m aware the high temperatures might wear the paint off quickly.
Valve Cover:
- Touch-up: Repainted the turbo valve cover to cover chips; considering powder coating in the future.
Motor Inspection:
- Observations: Noted a different coloration inside the motor compared to another. Considering factors such as age or mileage differences. Thoughts?
Additional Photos from Today:
- Various shots showing the ongoing work and parts ready for reassembly.
…more on Flickr.
Coming Weeks:
- Out of town races and other commitments will pause the project temporarily. Excited to resume soon!
