I got another one of my small projects out of the way today. I installed my stainless steel decklid panels. Ok, here is how it is done. 1: Make sure the surfaces you are going to mount them to are completely clean. I used this stuff from the Eastwood company that leaves no residue and removes all oils and silicones. Make sure you clean the stainless steel panels too. 2: Next apply some double sided tape and silicone adhesive. Make sure to make it a pretty thick bead. The double sided tape is needed because the silicone adhesive will take 24 hours to be fully cured. 3: Press the panels into place and make sure that you work them all the way around so the adhesive makes contact. I also banged down the area where the ground wire clips on, you can clip the ground to the panel directly. You're almost done. 4: Remove the protective covering and admire your work, you're done and now you can see the reflection of your clean engine.
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daniel87fierogt Member
Posts: 1793 From: Northern California Registered: Oct 2003
And oh yeah i forgot something. Where did you get that EGR valve on the y-pipe? I see those on quite a few fieros and since mine needs replacing i want to get that one.
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2000RagTop Member
Posts: 3999 From: Sussex, (Milwaukee) Wi. USA, Earth Registered: Jun 2003
You can order the stainless steel panels from Chris Berry. His email is CBTAZ1@aol.com or you can call him at 630-539-4012. The cost for my GT was $80 plus $15 for shipping. He takes checks and money orders. I bought the cover for the EGR off Ebay. They show up now and then. You might be able to find one in the junkyard, they just pop on.
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daniel87fierogt Member
Posts: 1793 From: Northern California Registered: Oct 2003
Allright thanks Avengandor for the info and price on the stainless panels and the egr cover. I will definitely check into getting both since they look so good. + for you.
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Fierokid87 Member
Posts: 4954 From: N. Ridgeville, Ohio, USA Registered: Jan 2001
Allright thanks Avengandor for the info and price on the stainless panels and the egr cover. I will definitely check into getting both since they look so good. + for you.
I might have an extra EGR cover. Ill look for it. Let me know what your address is and send me shipping money and you can have it. I already have one on my Fiero.
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avengador1 Member
Posts: 35468 From: Orlando, Florida Registered: Oct 2001
Hey Fierokid im definetely interested in that cover if you can find it. PM me when you find it and tell me how much you want for it and then ill send you a money order and my address. Thanks daniel
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daniel87fierogt Member
Posts: 1793 From: Northern California Registered: Oct 2003
Hey Avengador where did you get that chrome pipe that goes from the air cleaner canister to the throttle body? I really like the stainless steel panels and the chrome intake pipe.
Well i saw the long chrome tube in the CRX cold air intake kit but i also saw the shorter tube in the kit as well. Do you have to buy the whole cold air kit just to get the Short piece of tubing. I want to keep the stock aircleaner canister but i want to get rid of that ugly rubber tube thats come stock.
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avengador1 Member
Posts: 35468 From: Orlando, Florida Registered: Oct 2001
The chrome intake pipe is not a CRX one. Mine connects to the stock air filter housing. I bought it from the Fiero store a couple of years ago and I think it was the last one they sold, as they don't carry it no more. It even came with a braided stainless steel hose, to connect to the metal pipe, that goes to the front valve cover. You might be able to see it better in these pictures.
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daniel87fierogt Member
Posts: 1793 From: Northern California Registered: Oct 2003
OH i see avengador. I really wish someone sold that chome pipe because that is really sharp looking. Thanks for the pics. Hey fierokid did you get my PM on that EGR valve cover?
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California Kid Member
Posts: 9541 From: Metro Detroit Area, Michigan Registered: Jul 2001
As far as the stainless steel panels, another method is to use hi-temp RTV, or hi-temp Silicone in a tube. Run a bead around the outside about 1 inch from the edge and place some 'hersey drop' globs on the interior of the panel about 6 inches apart from each other. Work fairly quickly, then place panel in position, secure panel in place with masking tape, and let set over-night.
Just thought I'd throw this in, the double back tapes must be for hi-temp (engine compartment) applications, where temps can reach 400 degree F.
The double sided tape is only needed to help hold the panels up, while the adhesive set up. The instructions said it would take 24 hours to be fully cured. As I mentioned above, you need to make sure that all the surfaces are clean before attempting this. I used a cleaner called PRE from the Eastwood company. It cleans all oils, greases and silicon without leaving any residue. You might even want to rough up the surfaces a bit to ensure you get a good grip with the adhesive.
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GARY TUCKER Member
Posts: 694 From: OOLTEWAH, TENNESSEE Registered: Oct 2003
I bought the cover for the EGR off Ebay. They show up now and then. You might be able to find one in the junkyard, they just pop on.
+ for you.
