Intake Manifold Cover - Re-painted

[AgroVeg]

Thought I'd write up how I painted my intake manifold cover for my 2007 Honda Accord Euro 2.4 K24A3.

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This is the stock.

First thing I did was take the manifold cover off, by removing the 2 x 6mm nuts and pulling the cover off carefully. There is a plastic clip on the middle that holds it in.

I then masked up with electrical tape the i-vtec 2.4 and the bolt holes.

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I used caliper paint as it is high temperature resistant.

I used steel wool to scratch the paint slightly to make the paint stick better.

I then took it outside and did 4 coats

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I didn't have any clear coat at the time, so I removed the masking and put it onto the car.

Unfortunately I lost one of the 6mm nuts that hold it in place :(.

When I took the masking off there was a bit of over spraywhere I didn't want it, so I got some Supercheap auto degreaser and used a q tip to rub the paint off.


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The next day I Went to supercheap and grabbed some high temperature resistant clear coat paint.

I then scratched the paint slightly again, did another 2 coats of the caliper paint, then waited about 20 minutes and did 3 coats of clear coat.


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Then I put it back, and it looks bloody awesome.

Really happy with this mod, takes about 30 minutes to paint. Super easy.

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[Jasemas]

OT
Looks like one of your p.s pump o rings has failed
Nice write up

[AgroVeg]

OT
Looks like one of your p.s pump o rings has failed
Nice write up
Really?
I haven't noticed any issues yet with my power steering. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/dc8b954d3776965ed6ff9905a0c0a839.jpg
See below pictures of my engine bay

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[Richard B]

I think what he means is that there's red stuff on your engine. PS fluid is red.

[AgroVeg]

I think what he means is that there's red stuff on your engine. PS fluid is red.
Ohhhhhhhh. Whoops. Yeah, it's quite a nice red in person, quite glossy too with the clear coat.

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[Jasemas]

I think what he means is that there's red stuff on your engine. PS fluid is red.

Neg
Honda P.S Fluid is yellow
If you look at the return line at the too of the pump
You'll see its a bit 'wet'

[Richard B]

Oh well, looks like I've used non-honda PS fluid for 15 years. Haven't had any problems though. (Gen 5 Accord)

Wet patch could be fluid, or something like Permatex non hardening sealant?

[AgroVeg]

Neg
Honda P.S Fluid is yellow
If you look at the return line at the too of the pump
You'll see its a bit 'wet'
I've checked the steering lines and they all are tight and dry.
The fluid doesn't seem to be leaking, but I'll keep an eye on the level over the next month.


Thanks for pointing it out though

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[jjman]

these hondas usually have a bit of a weep from those lines going on at this age. nothing to get too concerned about.