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Slow progress now the schools are off Bumper and bonnet are on so have been out getting some sneaky test miles in before it goes for MOT

Hi mate, completely missed this reply That's for the electrical help as always Will look into that on the days off. The original builder did mentioned he had changed the wiring to allow the pump to run for 5mins after switch off. It's definitely not going that just now

Few jobs done today but back to work tomorrow so on hold again Reverse sorted Boost controller rpm lead wired in Fixed the headlights Bumper on and started to sort the bonnet needs a trim on the inside for the coolant bottle lid Changed the boost controller vac lines

This will give you a giggle Decided to email Terry at Zero one Very helpful and on a Sunday evening He mentioned about adjusting the gub screws etc and then the reverse gear on a Meglio is in a different position So stupid question was asked - where is reverse It's down and to the right...

So it's a Meg box And this short shifter fitted I will have a little play with it today before reaching out. Can't imagine it will be easy finding a OEM selector

It won't go into reverse It originally had a short shift kit on the box Then the previous owner fitted the zero one But was never setup But stumped what to do - trying to find a standard selector And radiator fan wiring I am missing the radiator fan resistor Can't seem to find one for a...

So a few outstanding jobs Air filter - the airtech kit is for the 225 turbo so got some size issues need a reducer with a bend from 3in - 2.5in Pic for the problem

Them finally after 6 months 200 yards dome

Then this morning Fill with coolant and run up to temperature and pray

Last night was radiator and front end

My mate is Mr Clio so for the next feel hours we battered on like a Renault pit crew, rebuilding, wiring etc together Great fun amazing what you can get done when everything goes well. Until we went to turn it over Bad earth and flat battery But easily sorted Cleared all the fault codes...

Wee update after a 14,HR shift yesterday and a few hours today Timing belt - took awhile longer than expected, reckon the timing was out on the inlet side so my mate spent some time checking and adjusting them checking again then checking again - he is not excited to see his timing belt...

That will do for today I think

What a day Moving as well Back out tonight to get the radiator and hoses fitted

Haha of course That's is Sean language HS hot side CS cold side WG Westgate IC intercooler TB DV dump valve FPR fuel pressure reg BG boost gauge SOL - apexi solenoid PS pressure sensor BS brake servo

All ready to marry these 2 together tomorrow Tomorrows jobs mate is coming over to do the belts and give me a hand Trimming belt Aux pulley Fit clutch and pop box on Engine in Fit and plug in loom Plumb in fuel lines Run vac lines to boost controller, boost gauge, FRR & dump valve Fit...

AFR sensor installed Wastage lines in and wrapped in heatproof sleeve Turbo blanket on Out with the old and in with the new

Haha it's never a simple quick build eh