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Mar 29, 2017 2:02 pm
Mar 29, 2017 2:02 pm
Subject: Re: LG45 Engine Paint Colour
Hi Mark
My car without doubt had a mid grey paint originally on the chassis but the gearbox showed evidence of originally being off white/ cream. I have also seen some engine blocks in off white or cream on some original looking LG45 s but it is not a very practical colour...suppose you do get to see the oil leaks but white is not so good at dissipating heat which is why engines are better in black!
Think of how hot a black car gets in the sun compared to a white one...well the same is true getting rid of heat too.
So that is my three penny worth
Cheers
Bill
Hi Mark
My car without doubt had a mid grey paint originally on the chassis but the gearbox showed evidence of originally being off white/ cream. I have also seen some engine blocks in off white or cream on some original looking LG45 s but it is not a very practical colour...suppose you do get to see the oil leaks but white is not so good at dissipating heat which is why engines are better in black!
Think of how hot a black car gets in the sun compared to a white one...well the same is true getting rid of heat too.
So that is my three penny worth
Cheers
Bill