I wanna refresh my intake manifold plate. I have an '86 GT Hatchback.
I see some refurbished ones on ebay for like $120, but first I'm uncertain about fitment. It lists that it fits an '86 as well as 87-93 , but when I look at new ones on other sites like lmr or cjpony the 86 and 87-93 seem different, and I cant find one that looks like the one I have, there seem to be blank ones available, but not the OEM looking one. I guess I'd like to take my current one off and clean it up and paint it first before fooling with fitment and replacement.
Things I do not know:
B0udreaux
I see some refurbished ones on ebay for like $120, but first I'm uncertain about fitment. It lists that it fits an '86 as well as 87-93 , but when I look at new ones on other sites like lmr or cjpony the 86 and 87-93 seem different, and I cant find one that looks like the one I have, there seem to be blank ones available, but not the OEM looking one. I guess I'd like to take my current one off and clean it up and paint it first before fooling with fitment and replacement.
Things I do not know:
- How do I get the old paint off? Chemicals? Wire brushes? Sandblasting (how does one even do this ? special equipment?)?
- What type of paint do I need to use to finish it? I assume the heat of the location will dictate that some kind of special paint is used but I really have no idea. I'm working with the art teacher at the school I work at to make it look pretty, but she hasn't worked on engine parts before and is as ignorant as I am regarding this.
B0udreaux