Got the bag setup and solenoids today for a steal and got the radiator 98% done, just a tiny bit left to do, then I can paint it and bolt it in, did a little more wiring today and some more cleaning up on the dash, little bits and peices here and there but it's all progress towards the ultimate goal!
Oil filter relocation all done, had to remake one of the lines as I had it too long but all sorted now, bought a filter for it too and filled it with oil, running penrite 10w-50 same as the 86, seems like good stuff. I also finished the radiator today finally and painted that all shiny and black, just have to bolt it in now and sort the hoses out plus a thermo fan soon. Also made the line that runs from the rad to the header tank and dropped the fuel tank one last time to solder the pump wires on as I forgot to before, tomorrow I'll whack 20L of 98 in the tank and see if we can get her to fire up!
Today was a huge day for the hixus, big plans came into motion. Started off with finishing the ground wire on the walbro and giving the pump 12v to supply fuel, then after a few double checks on oil and bolt tightness etc. I gave her a kick in the guts and first turn of the key we have lift off!
I also painted the radiator and fitted that up, I finished up the line to the header tank and I cut the top hose to fit nicely. I then put the drain bung back in and put in the coolant temp sensor for the ecu in the bottom of the radiator and did a little wiring to get the plug to meet it, so that is all done, next is the lower radiator hose and the heater hose setup.. I also used some larger P clamps and bolted the new oil lines to the skirt to keep them out of the way, worked beautifully. Man I am dying to drive this, hopefully some joy soon!
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