[V8] Engine Trim -- end result

[Lanier Pratt]

How much did your local shop charge you for the powder coating?  They  
look great.


Lanier Pratt
'92 V8Q 4.2L
'90 V8Q 3.6L




On May 23, 2008, at 6:23 PM, Scott Simmons wrote:

> Well, it took me almost a month, but I found something to work.
>
> http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/msgs/133229.phtml
>
> The AW post has a picture of it.
>
> Took your average 6mm allen-head bolt, and used a "cap" from Ace
> (Westlake) Hardware.  The cap is designed for 1/4" allen-head bolts  
> and
> thus is a little small (1mm or so).  So some gentle work with a pocket
> knife and 50 grit (not a lot was needed) and then a bit of pressure  
> from
> two pairs of pliers pulled the cap onto the allen head bolt.
>
> The semi-flat sheen of the cap matches the '32 valves' cover  
> perfectly.
> They do stick up a bit, but that just facilitates installation and
> removal by hand, no tools needed.  Wish I could find some black  
> washers,
> but apparently nobody in my town has any.
>
> ~Scott S.
>
>> On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:56 AM, Scott Simmons wrote:
>>
>>
>>> All of the original screws for the spark-plug-wire covers have  
>>> broken.
>>> Dealership prices them at $15, each. Anyone have any home-made ideas
>>> for tasteful looking bolts to replace them? I just have some metric
>>> bolts and washers but am thinking of maybe some black allen-head
>>> bolts?
>>>
>>>
>>>
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