D Car — November 2003

Sport Compact Academy, Lesson 1

When the paint is partly dry, peel off the masking tape. Do this before it dries completely.

Let it dry for about 30 minutes. Once completely dry, carefully reinstall it on the engine without scratching it or getting oil on it.

Disconnect the hose on the engine and replace it. If the old hose is stiff and hard to remove, grip it with pliers and twist it to loosen it.

Available

The air-cleaner duct is close to the hot exhaust manifold, so heat can cause it to crack…

…and fail.

Wrap it with heat-resistant wrap and secure it with wire. Fold the wire ends inward.

Attach the duct to the air-cleaner box. This should help avoid heat damage.

The vacuum hoses were also changed from black to red to match the cam-cover and spark-plug wires. Compare the replacement length before cutting.

Rubber hoses can be easily cut with scissors or nippers.

Supplies used

Holts, USA

Fashion color

Friction color

Choose any paint color you like. Have clear coat ready too, to give the finish a glossy shine.

Fashion

Original

Color change

Original

3–5–3

Complete!!

The engine bay is finished with a red-painted cam cover, filler cap, strut bar, vacuum hoses, and heat-resistant wrap. Too bad these pages are not in color! Other effective additions include mesh radiator hoses and an air cleaner.

A strut bar is essential not only for improving body rigidity but also as a dress-up item.

RACING

Heat-resistant wrap protects rubber parts from hot areas such as the exhaust system. It also adds a racing look.

The filler cap is where you add oil. This gold-colored one is made by Mazdaspeed.

…and prepare the length you need.

Vacuum hoses are available in red, blue, yellow, and other colors. Choose lengths to suit your car…

D Car — November 2003

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