Help with finding some parts for Easter engine strip down

[flux3d]

hi guys,

I'm planning on stripping down the engine on my car and cleaning out the VOD, treating the valve covers and replacing some stuff. I just need some help with collecting some of the parts. I've managed to get hold of a complete gaskets and washers (thanks to Admin bloke for pointing me in the direction of the Volvo gasket set). I've got a rotor and distributor cap as well, plus some spark plugs, but I'm missing a few bits and can't seem to find them:

I like to replace the HT leads but can't seem to to locate the right ones.

Which oil filter is best? I fitted one from the club last year but the shop seems to be out of them this year.

Silicone hoses. The kit from delorean.eu seems very pricey for a few silicone hoses. Can you buy a length of the stuff and cut it down, or am I being stupid there?

Finally, once I've stripped everything down I was thinking of either powder coating or painting the valve covers, W pipe, intake manifold and fuel injection unit. Which process do people recommend? The powder coating seems like the best idea, but is it appropriate for all these parts? If spray paint then what do people recommended?

Loads of questions, but I'll be making some videos of it all for my facebook page and blog so everyone can see the (hopefully) successful process.

http://www.facebook.com/thedeloreanproject

http://www.delorean-dream.blogspot.com

Thanks guys.

Mark

[arranj]

Oil Filters - oh yeah I forgot we're out of stock!

It's OC460, available from Opie Oils amongst others.

HT leads, we've used both OEF487 and MIL604 - which will find you some for £47 on Ebay today, but there must be plenty of cheaper places out there (a good search should find them half that price). Some on Amazon too for £37

[Admin-bloke]

When I did mine I used motorbike engine paint to protect the inert part of the valley.

To prepare it I used a hot air gun to dry it out then an air line to blast any first off.

something to consider maybe. ..

[flux3d]

Thanks guys. yeah Admin, I was wondering about doing the same. Hopefully my valley is in good condition, and it'll certainly be good for piece of mind as well.

I've ordered some volvo 260 HT leads, which from what others have said on the other forum seem to fit well.

Does anyone have a list of the bolt sizes I'll need to replace so I can order them in advance?