*Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation Options

[Dion]

Well I've started the process of preparing for
my 2056 GT to 2.4L six "rallye tribute" auto.
Tearing into the interior I discovered some rust mites have been eating for a while.
Doesn't look too extensive but will be probing some more. The exterior left long was
patched a long time ago, albeit incorrectly. This was done by shop
that wasn't fully up to speed on these cars and I was still a novice, well
still am. I'll be doing some exploratory surgery on this left side inside and out. So I'll get this addressed before any engine install takes place. Would like to
have it buttoned up for Hershey 2017. Wish me luck.
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[Dion]

So the upper valve covers that I did in silver paint were done over
in black since the silver didn't adhere very well. Must have had
remnants of oil on them. So after I adjusted the valves this past week
i cleaned the covers up again and did them in black.
Doing the valves with the motor out has to be the way to go.
If you have a lift. It took me over just 2 hours. First time doing a six.
I did it using the standard method as well as the "backside" method mentioned on the
bird site. I prefer the standard method honestly. As I found variations using the backside method. But that's me.