Cleaning And Detailing - Factory Five Racing Mk4 Roadster Assembly Manual

Re-assemble the air filter and cut flange clamping them together with the stock clamp.

Cleaning and Detailing

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Before you start assembling your car, cleaning is the best way to assess what needs to be done to
the donor parts. Based on your close-up inspection you may choose to re-build or replace some
of the parts that you have just removed. Areas to inspect include transmission tail shaft side to
side free play, pinion oil seal on the rear end, valve cover gaskets, distributor cap for excessive
build-up deposits, and clutch wear.
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When using engine degreaser, collect the waste solvents and dispose of properly.
 Steam clean or use a strong detergent such as Gunk engine cleaner.
If the parts are really dirty, you can take the parts and assemblies to a do-it-yourself car wash. They
usually have an engine degreaser as an option and most places run very high water temperature that
helps loosen debris and grease. If doing this, tape over the engine intake holes, engine wiring
connectors, and coolant openings. Let the parts dry completely before removing the tape.
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Be sure to clean the bay after you clean your stuff.
 A wire wheel on a drill can bring even the most oxidized aluminum up to a nice finish. Be sure to
wear gloves and safety goggles. This can be done on the bell housing, transmission, alternator, valve
covers, steering rack, engine intake, water-pump, and engine accessory brackets.
 Apply clear coat paint on aluminum parts so the parts will not oxidize.
 Wire brush and paint control arms and the rear end. Avoid rubber bushings and quad-shock travel
shafts (shiny areas). When repainting parts, a consistent color scheme works best and looks the
nicest.
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