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Copper hardware? Dissimilar won't fuse?
Looking good, S. Love the updates.
They're copper coated steel nuts, deformed to an oval shape on the side opposite the flange to make them self-locking. Just another 1 time use piece of hardware thanks to the ever efficient Germans
I hope it goes in like this, getting the belt on was a massive pain in the butt!
Had to release the outside PS pump bolt & hold the tensioner as far as it would go with a gigantic breaker bar on my long ratchet (with my shoulder) while levering the belt on with a screwdriver.
Thanks, I need to do all the fluids and am doing the rear subframe mounts which requires removal of the rear end and brakes, I have to bleed the hydraulic system including the clutch slave so that's next. The rear shocks and springs will go in when it goes back together.
I'm surprised he's not done and past the break in period yet.
I just got the motor 10 days ago. lol
All the little things are going slowly plus I'm doing the differential, subframe & lower control arm bushings and rear suspension so while I want it running, not rushing it.
Just caught up on this adventure. You waste little time and have dove in head first with this build. It is turning out quite nice. The black/blue interior looks way better than the tan. All your hard work will pay off once it is buttoned up and able to enjoy it! Looks fun, kinda...
If you were the UPS and the motor was you, there would be some furious emails and phone calls.
Why didn't you step the accessory belt up an inch?
It's going in at the pace it's going in.
Not sure what you mean about the belt.
Originally Posted by BreezyTL
Just caught up on this adventure. You waste little time and have dove in head first with this build. It is turning out quite nice. The black/blue interior looks way better than the tan. All your hard work will pay off once it is buttoned up and able to enjoy it! Looks fun, kinda...
Thanks!
Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I was already not looking forward to dropping the subframe and your synopsis yesterday really cemented that thought.
What bushings are you going with on the subframe? Are you doing anything to address the rear camber?
Not sure what the camber options are.
It runs! The DME needs to learn so it needs to warm up, & it's open headers so sounds like a P51 (which is pretty cool actually)
That sucks! It seems when I order random stupid stuff from Amazon, it comes the next day early but if I "need" it, it gets lost; can't imagine if I paid express rates.
02-04-2024, 11:25 PM
That is a tight fit.
