nic1.3 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 ok i was doing some work to a spare rocker cover over the weekend,(grinding down the lines on the cover) getting it ready to paint, when i had a bit of a problem....here's my work so far.i had tapped up all the plug holes and pcv hole was blocked when my old man went and took them off to have a look at it and afterwards i found some tiny metal dust particles in and around the plug holes ad pcv valve hole, i intended to washer the rocker cover very well before painting it my question is will the rocker now be safe to use, if the metal dust has gotten into the inner surfaces will the cover be safe to use once cleanedas i don't want the metal articles mixing with the oil, will cleaning the cover be enough to prevent any damage being caused to the engine whenits in use??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 put it in the dishwasher mate ^^ just give it a real good clean up first. i wouldnt worry about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nic1.3 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 ah cool mate thanx i didn't want to have to stop working on this one and get another because i cant afford it.... and could be arsed working on another one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 yeah no need for that, good old rinse out will be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 and blow off with airgun if you have access mate. should be ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nic1.3 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 ah good stuff i hope to finish off the sanding down and shoot most of the primers this weekend.... then paint and lacqueers in the coming week i don't have much time wit college exams and all. then i will start off my ride thread with this..... thanx for the help lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Just power wash the bastard! Will get rid of any bits of metal filings etc! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nic1.3 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 that was going to be my bit of CLEANING..... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 one thing with these. make sure they are warm when you lay the paint on. because its a lump of metal, it holds the cold really well. and can lift the primer when drying. i put mine on the gas hob for a few mins before i painted mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nic1.3 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 one thing with these. make sure they are warm when you lay the paint on. because its a lump of metal, it holds the cold really well. and can lift the primer when drying. i put mine on the gas hob for a few mins before i painted mine!ah ok i hadn't though of that. cheers man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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