Here's a picture of the naked beast (now squeaky clean), in case the gang needs proof
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I decided to remove the front engine hanger for less clutter (see pic above), both sparkplug covers, and all 4 grommet studs (replaced them with 10mm bolts for a factory look). Engine looks gorgeous now, plus that area will run cooler now, water doesn't get there, and no more hassle to remove them. After removing the blue paint from the torx bolts (had to sand them down; don't know what the heck that was), here's my new engine look:
