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2012 V6 Engine Scaley

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racin' randy

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I just received my new 2012 V6 Mustang. Love it. But one thing I noticed when I popped the hood was that the aluminum on the engine is very scaley with lots of tiny little cracks. I asked the dealer and all he said was it is a cast engine. Duhh.

Does anyone else have this look of the engine. It is in the front and the most exposed part of the engine from looking at the front of it.

Racin' Randy
 
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Here are some pics.

 
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yep,

that is how they look. you could polish it if you want, but would be a huge difficult task.

beers
 
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Thanks Swoope, damn they are ugly.
 

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racin' randy said:
Thanks Swoope, damn they are ugly.
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Beauty comes from within!
 
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racin' randy said:
Thanks Swoope, damn they are ugly.
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how often do you look at them? and why?

beers
 

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racin' randy said:
I just received my new 2012 V6 Mustang. Love it. But one thing I noticed when I popped the hood was that the aluminum on the engine is very scaley with lots of tiny little cracks. I asked the dealer and all he said was it is a cast engine. Duhh.

Does anyone else have this look of the engine. It is in the front and the most exposed part of the engine from looking at the front of it.

Racin' Randy
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Hi racin’ randy,

First and foremost, CONGRATS on you new Mustang!! And, yes, this is what the engine is supposed to look like. Weird, I know. Just go out and enjoy your new baby!!

Deysha
 
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