Helpimonfire
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So I was pretty knackered when I wrote that post last night..
Jobs left to do (More for my benefit so I don't forget to do something);
Finish rebuilding the driveshafts and refit them.
Gearbox oil.
Drop the front struts off and change the springs to the softer ones I've bought.
Finish cutting the rusty outriggers off the rad support as they fell apart.
Double check wiring and sort any snags.
Spanner check while I have access (and re-fit the starter heatshield!)
Fit up the hoses, re-fit the core support and radiator, fill and bleed the system.
Rebuild the front end.
Abuse.
Once this is done I'm planning to pull the old engine apart and see if I can find what was making the grim noises. I think I'll be stripping off the new parts that have been recently fitted (dephaser solenoid, pulley, injectors, coils and water pump), then I'll likely take the original cams out to sell to a MK2 owner if they're in good shape. I've now got a stack of spares in the garage so everything is going to get cleaned up and bagged to keep it clean and dry once I work out what I need to keep.
Jobs left to do (More for my benefit so I don't forget to do something);
Finish rebuilding the driveshafts and refit them.
Gearbox oil.
Drop the front struts off and change the springs to the softer ones I've bought.
Finish cutting the rusty outriggers off the rad support as they fell apart.
Double check wiring and sort any snags.
Spanner check while I have access (and re-fit the starter heatshield!)
Fit up the hoses, re-fit the core support and radiator, fill and bleed the system.
Rebuild the front end.
Abuse.
Once this is done I'm planning to pull the old engine apart and see if I can find what was making the grim noises. I think I'll be stripping off the new parts that have been recently fitted (dephaser solenoid, pulley, injectors, coils and water pump), then I'll likely take the original cams out to sell to a MK2 owner if they're in good shape. I've now got a stack of spares in the garage so everything is going to get cleaned up and bagged to keep it clean and dry once I work out what I need to keep.
