Hi Fliers - 2 quick Qs before I dig out the wrenches (since I can't get to it
today, thought I'd clog up the list and eat bandwidth). Just got Hobbs back
from the shop (new motor mounts, new Weber downdraft w/ Cannon intake, new
header w/ split Monza. Wallet is now empty, but car is trick!
Q1 - The couple of drops a day oil leak has become a silver-dollar size
puddle a day. Do I need to raise the engine in order to replace the oil pan
gasket, or can I just unscrew and go at it?
Q2 - The header has already burned all its paint off. Should I try to
repaint it with high-temp paint or just leave it alone (keeping in mind it's
in Phoenix, the no-rust capital of the world)?
Thanks for your insight!
Scott (& Hobbs, 77 Spitfire with the new throaty roar).
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