red clubbie Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Guys,I've had my car about 3 months now and I've never cleaned the Engine Bay, so I thought it was about time I did.Being mid engine and inside the car, it presents it's own group of problems.1. I had to tape up the inside cabin with plastic sheeting to stop water entering the car.2. I'm not sure the last time it was cleaned, but it was pretty dirty. 3. I lightly rinsed the engine bay with a hose and then sprayed Simple Green and a Degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes.4. I then agitated with brushes and then rinsed off the degreaser.5. I wiped the excess water off and then used my Blaster Sidekick blower to dry out all the nooks and crannies. It works a treat.6 I then started the car and let it idle for about 5 minutes to further dry the bay.7. I then sprayed on "303" to dress the engine bay, let it sit and then wiped off the excess with a MF towel.It's a shame no one can see it, but I know it's nice and clean..... Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Nicely done.. perhaps a clear perspex cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911sies Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Good job. I think very few people clean the engines on 987s. Its the old "out of sight, out of mind" thing. Number 4 in your process raised a smile!. "I then agitated with brushes". That's the talk of someone who has been hanging around proper detailing forums. Detailing World was my choice and I've stuck with it. It starts with the two-bucket-method, and moves rapidly towards buffing machines, sealant vs wax, and swirl detection. Before you know it, you're considering buying some of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Great idea with the plastic and it's come up a treat well done and it doesn't matter if no one sees it, you know it's clean and that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 23May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Good job. I think very few people clean the engines on 987s. Its the old "out of sight, out of mind" thing. Number 4 in your process raised a smile!. "I then agitated with brushes". That's the talk of someone who has been hanging around proper detailing forums. Detailing World was my choice and I've stuck with it. It starts with the two-bucket-method, and moves rapidly towards buffing machines, sealant vs wax, and swirl detection. Before you know it, you're considering buying some of this! Ha Ha....you've picked me like a nose....I've spent some time on Detailing World Forum and I've won a few Concours Events in my time.I haven't reached the Crystal Rock stage yet.... Nicely done.. perhaps a clear perspex cover?Mike,I did think about it after I finished the detail...all that effort and no one will see it.But I'm keeping mods to a minimum. It's going in next week for some exhaust work, so I'm looking forward to that. Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Do share.. what exhaust work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Looks fantastic, well done. I hate the fact that looking at the engine is now quite a chore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 23May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Do share.. what exhaust work? Mike,I'm getting Autohaus Hamilton to do some mods to the rear mufflers.It's similar to the Carnewal GT exhaust and the thing I like about it is, that it retains the original mufflers, with the internals changed.Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911sies Posted 23May, 2016 Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Mike,I'm getting Autohaus Hamilton to do some mods to the rear mufflers.It's similar to the Carnewal GT exhaust and the thing I like about it is, that it retains the original mufflers, with the internals changed.Cheers,Geoff. Good choice. It was my Carnewal that Grant and the boys heard when I took the Cayman in for a service about a year ago. They had no idea why I was paying them to take off a stock exhaust, and fit...a stock exhaust!. Until they fired it up. My ears hear 1970's 911 and unless it's pissing down with rain, my windows are down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 23May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2016 Good choice. It was my Carnewal that Grant and the boys heard when I took the Cayman in for a service about a year ago. They had no idea why I was paying them to take off a stock exhaust, and fit...a stock exhaust!. Until they fired it up. My ears hear 1970's 911 and unless it's pissing down with rain, my windows are down. Good to hear....As Grant explained it to me, they do a very similar mod as Carnewal do.As I said, I'm looking forward to it.Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 24May, 2016 Report Share Posted 24May, 2016 Good to hear....As Grant explained it to me, they do a very similar mod as Carnewal do.As I said, I'm looking forward to it.Cheers,Geoff.I had autohaus do my 986 S exhaust about a month or so ago (maybe a bit linger). Happy with the results. Nice low end noise and no droning on the freeway. At least it now sounds more like it should. I will be keen on your comments once done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 24May, 2016 Report Share Posted 24May, 2016 baso, can I ask what Autohaus charged for the exhaust mods? I have a 987S Cayman and want to do the same.. Mike,I'm getting Autohaus Hamilton to do some mods to the rear mufflers.It's similar to the Carnewal GT exhaust and the thing I like about it is, that it retains the original mufflers, with the internals changed.Cheers,Geoff. Any idea of cost, how long it will take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 24May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2016 baso, can I ask what Autohaus charged for the exhaust mods? I have a 987S Cayman and want to do the same..Any idea of cost, how long it will take?They want the car for about 4 days.I'll let you know cost once it's done. Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 1June, 2016 Report Share Posted 1June, 2016 Guys,I've had my car about 3 months now and I've never cleaned the Engine Bay, so I thought it was about time I did.Being mid engine and inside the car, it presents it's own group of problems.1. I had to tape up the inside cabin with plastic sheeting to stop water entering the car.2. I'm not sure the last time it was cleaned, but it was pretty dirty. 3. I lightly rinsed the engine bay with a hose and then sprayed Simple Green and a Degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes.4. I then agitated with brushes and then rinsed off the degreaser.5. I wiped the excess water off and then used my Blaster Sidekick blower to dry out all the nooks and crannies. It works a treat.6 I then started the car and let it idle for about 5 minutes to further dry the bay.7. I then sprayed on "303" to dress the engine bay, let it sit and then wiped off the excess with a MF towel.It's a shame no one can see it, but I know it's nice and clean..... Cheers,Geoff. Speaking of perspex covers what about this one.....http://www.planet-9.com/reviews/cayman-cosmetic-mods/p289-hip-design-transparent-engine-cover.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 1June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 1June, 2016 ^^^^^^Looks pretty good..... Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 1June, 2016 Report Share Posted 1June, 2016 baso, can I ask what Autohaus charged for the exhaust mods? I have a 987S Cayman and want to do the same..Any idea of cost, how long it will take?sorry - been asleep at the wheel .....price was around $1,200 from memory - better option financially than a new one for me.In terms of time I had mine done in the midst of their move, so a bit longer, but was in no hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggin Posted 2June, 2016 Report Share Posted 2June, 2016 I was talking to James today, mostly about brakes, but also asked about the exhaust mod for my 987.2 Boxster S.Was quoted 2 weeks and $880. Not really an option for me, as I'd have to get someone to remove and disassemble the exhaust have the car off the road for 2 weeks, then find someone to put it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 3June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 3June, 2016 I was talking to James today, mostly about brakes, but also asked about the exhaust mod for my 987.2 Boxster S.Was quoted 2 weeks and $880. Not really an option for me, as I'd have to get someone to remove and disassemble the exhaust have the car off the road for 2 weeks, then find someone to put it back on.Picked up the Cayman yesterday with the new exhaust mod done.....sounds great.Grant said it will take a few hundred k's to sound even better.Diggin, he said the mod takes 3 days to complete.Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 How much Geoff? if you don't mind me asking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 4June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 How much Geoff? if you don't mind me asking....$1200. $800 for the exhaust and $400 to clean,take off, refit and new gaskets.Compared to the cost of other aftermarket systems, it's pretty reasonable.The thing I like about it, is that when you look at it, it looks stock.Cheers,Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 Thanks Geoff, I am thinking of getting a bit of noise for mine. I am going to get a quote from PCM for their system, which I'm sure will scare me.But $1200.00 is a fair enough price. Might mean a drive to that god forsaken state for a couple of days R&R....I would also have to find out how it effects my extended warranty with PCM.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 I wondered how long it would take before you got the urge to make it louder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 I'm suffering from "FISTER WITHDRAWALS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
990SD Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 Hi Niko. When you get a quote from PCM any chance you could share the info?CheersDan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4June, 2016 Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 No problemo! I will make a call during the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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