Project SRI - Part #5 - Painting The Engine!

[@stefang6622]

5 years later. These vids are still gold

[@David_S1985]

Stumbled across your channel about a day ago and watched about 15 - 20 vids already. Good to see someone getting stuck into cars on their driveway and not spending a fortune or doing hack jobs.

[@retrorestore]

If it's out, you might as well paint it so I agree, I would have done it too. Good job bud

[@TheSavageGarage]

+retrorestore Thats what i thought mate! Thanks for commenting i watch all your videos :)

[@RYDENROAM72]

i was tripping out on how you actually painted the engine with a brush paint. i thought it was going to be like a spray can painting. but it came out great. i dont think it is pointless in painting the motor. it gives the motor some potential when your selling it. Great job.

[@bradcogan8588]

Good job! I'll be painting my old Triumph's block soon. Only suggestion would be to put some tape over the intake and exhaust holes.

[@paulclarke3274]

Great video, but GM blocks are black from the factory. I’ve rebuilt many, and it’s good to see it still being done with enthusiasm. Keep it up! 👍

[@kimnielsen4343]

i love that you choosed to pant it! if you do something, put som pride in it All the way, and if your gonna do another engine - then you still have a bit of paint left for that one too 🖒🖒

[@SouthMainAuto]

Great job so far sir!

[@TheSavageGarage]

+South Main Auto Repair That means alot coming from you bud! I appreciate it :)

[@Kierenboyle57]

South Main Auto Repair a

[@mickcoomer9714]

I paint my engines pale blue but any light colour is ok. A light colour lets you see any oil leaks as soon as they start and lightens the engine bay if you have to do any work in there.

[@jakedunn1000]

loving all your videos mate, keep them coming. currently working on my own corsa so im taking some tips from you as this project goes along

[@Parknest]

You might as well paint it while you have good access. A clean engine block will help you get the best possible price when you come to sell it. Your timing belt change is another plus point and is total peace of mind for the new owner. If you have to fit any new sensors make sure you use genuine GM or OEM ones. The aftermarket ones don't last and the 1.8 is the worst for this. Make sure that you use a decent quality engine oil and use a GM oil filter if you can.

[@CraigMansfield]

I like it yes 👍 It's about putting your name on something. Work reflects a person's character. Great job

[@Windytomorrow]

How did this paint stood against the test of time? Wanna paint engine block on my golf and was wondering if the e-tech stuff is any good?

[@JanDootjes]

This is how it should be, gorgeous! Keep up! Jan

[@bradleighdavies4645]

Great job doing the paint

[@reallybigshoe40]

I realise this is more than a year ago, but you should really unwind the extension lead fully when using high power things! Had a lucky escape at work once.. Other than that, one of the best progress thread/builds on youtube. Keep up the good work!

[@kevW1993]

another brilliant video and congratulations on having over 1000 subscribers, could you do a video about clutch replacement and maybe more specifically, clutch release bearing replacement, mine sounds worn out and needs to be changed

[@MrSpeedy99]

what kind of paint did you use?

[@Karlsfish]

great video pal keep them coming.

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Karl Lewis cheers buddy!

[@ahmadmouhamad3059]

Very good work

[@jamesdunkley3228]

Good Job mate keep up the good work mate

[@andytaylor9032]

If a jobs worth doing. 😀 where did you get the paint from and what make is it?

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Andy Taylor Absolutely! i got it from ebay at £10 a pot, ill put a link in the description to it :)

[@MrViegar0]

Nice to see a proper job I all ways paint the blocks red tho

[@stefanbrown8176]

GET THEM HOLES SORTED in the little steel plugs i can see holes and if not sorted it will start to blast steam out

[@TheSavageGarage]

What do you mean?

[@9598rambo]

+The Savage Garage i think he means exhaust ports haha

[@stefanbrown8176]

+The Savage Garage i have PM'd you

[@stefanbrown8176]

+The Savage Garage its the Right hand Corke

[@TheSavageGarage]

its lightly rusty but there isnt any holes?

[@Monacosuper]

can you do a video on painting the engine covers and heat shield??

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Monaco Super I dont know if im going to be painting them, but if i do i will record it :)

[@gwpee1727]

Well done.Does make the engine look better.And as you said it was out the car,so the minimum would have been a clean.

[@TheSavageGarage]

+g w pee Thanks mate im glad you agree with my choices :)

[@Crankedist]

can you paint straight on after the clean up without high temp prime

[@TheSavageGarage]

Seems to be alright so far bud, the paint itself is high temp so I don't really think it matters providing the surface is clean and free of contamination

[@bestcheffoodchanel]

Why u dose paint with supray?

[@Kierenboyle57]

You did a great job

[@kdotktimetopurge8549]

very gd vid m8 liked vid im doin mine soon bit it be mat black as it will stand out with my lime green bits goin on and stage 2 head swap and end of year turbo

[@deanmclone8379]

another good job! cant say ive ever painted my engines but really want to give it a go now, it looks really good :-) one question what size bolts are you using to mount your engine to the stand? :-)

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Dean Mclone Well next time you get the chance i recommend it :) they are m10 bolts, about 15cm long

[@spunkworth]

Great video as usual

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Bryan Bonny Thankyou very much!

[@GTsGarage]

Nicely done...

[@voidahoy]

Great job!

[@devilambrose]

This is nice......If I have a spare car and spare time for me to work on my own SRi...

[@steveoutdoors5964]

Another great video James. Great job on the editing too. Yes its a short video but the edit and use of the music really lifted it. What is that track you used???? Looking forward to the next installment. ATB Steve

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Steves Outdoors NE thankyou steve i appreciate it! The track is called: Steam phunk - with you (ft courtnay reddy) i will put a link in the description for you :)

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You seem to have gone quiet, where are you. Hope Alls ok?

[@fatwalletboy2]

Only car guys understand painting your engine. Agree that black is fairly pointless. Silver or grey stands out you can see things more easily and spot leaks or wipe down in the exact area....black tends to hide things i would always go for a gloss enamel finish. If the engines still in the car its nice to paint the front of the block if you remove most of the gubbins. Nobody sees the back of the engine. Im painting mine soon even though its out of the car i will only be painting the sides and front.

[@BrokenString15]

almost 1000 subs!!!

[@TheSavageGarage]

+Johna “BrokenString15” Thane We did it bud! :D

[@easymedia7988]

@@TheSavageGarage nearly 100k now 👌

[@markgray8797]

Why don’t you paint this sum don’t all of the engine

[@lukehyland8753]

Should have made it pink