1968 engine out

[cool68]

engine is out and being rebuilt....should go in at the end of next week...still have a lot of cleaning to do in the engine compartment

 

[whodat]

How much is it going to be for all the engine work and parts?

 

[cool68]

How much is it going to be for all the engine work and parts?

i,m looking at about $2300... that's everything as far as the motor

 

[whodat]

That's not bad. I'm not sure yet about mine, but I know I want a new intake and carb. I'm going to pull it in about 14 days.

 

[AADaddy]

Good luck! Pulled my motor a few weeks back and have been leisurely cleaning the engine bay with Purple Power and a paint scraper. Using some engine cleaner from time to time as well. Works good but takes the paint off every now and then. Not looking forward to the under side of the car. It's a mess! The Power Steering system, C4 and Oil pan leaked like crazy on my car. Probably why my car never rusted though! Let me know if you find a good cleaner that works well!

 

[cool68]

Good luck! Pulled my motor a few weeks back and have been leisurely cleaning the engine bay with Purple Power and a paint scraper. Using some engine cleaner from time to time as well. Works good but takes the paint off every now and then. Not looking forward to the under side of the car. It's a mess! The Power Steering system, C4 and Oil pan leaked like crazy on my car. Probably why my car never rusted though! Let me know if you find a good cleaner that works well!

thanks for reminding me...i,m going to pick up some purple power and engine cleaner.....my guy is so old he cleans with gas

 

[AADaddy]

Yeah, my car has about a 1/8" layer of grease on the entire passenger side of the engine compartment starting under the battery tray and flowing back to under the passenger seat. I've been using Gunk Engine degreaser for the first pass, then following up with Purple Power to finish. The Gunk product has taken the paint off in some areas. I was really trying to avoid painting the compartment until I have have the car repainted in a couple years. So I've eased back on the Gunk usage!

 

[66hcs-conv]

While the engine was out of our car, I rented a car dolly and took the car to an auto detailer shop. They used their high pressure washer and some degreaser to clean the bottom of our car. Worked out good 'cause the dolly got the front end off the ground and allowed him to get at the underside easier. It's not prefect, but a big improvement. I made the arrangements before I took the car to him - didn't want to all of a sudden show up with something unusual. I think he charged me $30.

Dave

 

[AADaddy]

That's a really good idea!