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engine paint
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 04:34
by catmanboo
upon engine removal, I wasn't able to determine its original color; no paint left on it. it's now getting its bore job,machine shop wants to know what color to make it. I'm thinking of painting the car BRG. any info appreciated! tnx-Jerry
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:04
by staningrimsby
When I replaced my engine Jerry i'm afraid I wasn't very adventurous and went for a black block and silver head.
My missus says i'm not very good when it comes to color coordination so when she gets out of bed I will ask her for you.[:)]
1980 2.0 16v DHC - Polly.
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:56
by silverseven
actual paint colour for a TR7 block is black, along with the trans.
The head and trans bellhousing are left in natural alluminum
Ron.
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 15:28
by FI Spyder
The valve cover is either silver or blue, I think they where colour coded depending on area sent to (that was the case with Spitfires which had orange or blue valve colours.) My California car was silver and it goes with any colour scheme, blue doesn't. You can paint match the engine with car colour but it stands out as a non original which may or may not be what you're after.
- - - - TR7 Spider - - - - - - - - 1978 Spitfire - - - - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - - Yellow TCT
Posted: 29 Jan 2012 17:09
by catmanboo
ah! my suspicions confirmed.javascript:email();thought it mighta been black,but after seeing/ fixing some of the carnage inflicted by p.o's on this car,I couldn't go by what remnants of paint (very little) remained. to black it shall be returned! tnx. guys, & Stan, tnx. for the laugh! loved your reply...Jerry