Now that you got that exterior nice and clean it's time to clean up that engine bay!!

 

Looks good bro...I have not been doing anything to mine soon I will..I need to get one of those new GoPros I like them have the GPone

 

Not sure what I can do to clean that more.

 

Yeah I love the GoPro. Trying to use it more. Recently got the LCD touch screen for it.

 

I guess it's time to replace my ECT sensor. Hasn't gone off for about 3 weeks now, I was hoping it was going to but I guess not. Where is the best/cheapest place to get the part? I prefer OEM.

 

Replaced my CTS today. Easy job once I found out where it was. Forgot my common sense today though because as I pulled out the sensor I was greated with a splash of coolant. Never released the pressure from the tank, really had no idea I had to. I will be stopping by my mechanic tomorrow though as now my coolant is below the MIN line.

Engine light was still on when I started the car after I replaced it. Guessing I just need to have it cleared by autozone or similar store.

 

Engine light turned off on its today.

 

Oh? I have some ideas.

- Replace the coolant expansion tank
- Remove that sticker on the driver's shock tower
- Clean the dirt off the intake manifold and throttle body
- Trace the outline of the fluid tank cap's logos in silver
- I see two small brown spots by the left shock tower bolt, maybe dirt
- Replace all of the visible fasters with stainless steel
- The throttle body hose clamp looks a corroded
- That grommet below the hard fuel lines could be cut out and plugged with a piece of delrin bar
- You could replace the old spring style hose clamps with stainless worm clamps
- If you really wanted to get into it you could file down all the casting marks on the intake manifold, smooth it out, and bead blast/paint/powder coat.

 

I actually really appreciated the list. Thanks you.

Now if only you posted links for the things you suggested...

 

Drain coolant (or don't, but it will be messy), disconnect coolant lines and level sensor plug, replace tank, refill coolant and bleed system.

I like to use Goo Gone to remove stickers. Be careful about rubbing too hard and removing the paint, the clear coat is very thin in the engine bay.

WD40 + rag + energy. If that's not enough, dab a little acetone onto the grime. Still not enough? Lightly use a wire brush, you can scratch the manifold this way though.

Remove caps, acquire silver sharpie, trace. Take your time, don't color outside the lines.

See above. WD40 cures all.

Remove fasteners one by one and match at hardware store with stainless steel replacements. I suggest doing this little by little so you don't bawk at the total price. I probably spent $40-50 on stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

WD40 + wire brush. Or just replace it. Best to use Norma brand (or any non-segmented brand) hose clamps.

See here.

See above.
I spent ~3 years working on my intake manifold on and off. It was something I would spend an hour on here and there when I was bored. I used a grinder to knock down the big stuff and then used a rat tail file to remove the casting marks between the runners and shape the curves. After that I used an air powered sander to run through the grits and polish it out. Then I bead blasted it and ran it through a parts washer to clean it out.

The result: