Summer 2000 - While the engine and trans are out of the car, I asked myself what else I can do to brighten up the engine compartment.   I have already completely stripped and repainted the engine compartment.  So, I figured the next step was to round-up all the various brackets, intake tubes, and brake and power-steering lines, and have them powder-coated, too.   Here they are!

Individual Photos

	Before ...	After ...
T04E-50 Compressor Housing
Intercooler Tubing
Intake Reducer (mates 3" silicone hose to T04E inlet)
Shift Linkage
Various Brake Lines
Power Steering and Brake Lines
Trans Bracket
Front Engine Mount
LH Transmission Mount
Crane Hi6R Bracket  (a custom Chris creation)
Cruise Control  Actuator Bracket
Power Steering Reservoir Mount
Brake Booster Line
Upper Radiator Hose Pipe
Fuel Return Vent Tube
Heater Valve Bracket
Coil Brackets
Miscellaneous Brackets
Miscellaneous Brackets
Miscellaneous Brackets
Clutch Hose Bracket

The Details:

All of the items were already out of the car, so it was merely a matter of cleaning them up, and having them sandblaster to remove all existing coatings.  Both the brake and power steering lines had plastic outer coverings which required careful removal with a razor blade.  I managed to keep all my fingers intact.  Once all items were clean, I logged all items, tagging each with a number written to a piece of masking tape.  Whenever you work with a large number of bizarre-looking parts, serializing each item on a list along with inventory checks when dropping-off or picking-up parts, will help ensure that none of the parts are misplaced or lost in the process.

Alkote, Inc. in Houston, Texas, is applying the powder-coat finish.   Contact information is available on my Favorite Vendor page).

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