Still no arrival of baby Parkin… So, with the sun out today I was able to get a few hours on the car. I started by finishing off the Inlet Manifold by fitting the new Injector seats using a 19mm Hex Key, Injectors, the engine cover mount and giving it a final mop. With it looking pretty good, I spent some time on the Fuel Injector Rail, by removing all the plastic cowling, polishing the rail and fitting the cleaned FPR. With that all done, I painted the cylinder head part of the block, cleaned underneath and gave some time to the alternator. I was going to paint it, however I tried to wire brush it and it came up really well. With new gaskets for the Phenolic Gasket, the Inlet Manifold was fitted.
I then re-routed the wiring for the Injectors. All nuts, bolts and clamps have been replaced with SS items where possible.
Here’s how I left the car as it was getting pretty chilly with the sun having gone in: Throttle Body with new Gasket fitted.
So, it’s just a case of re-fitting the other polished items, a few new bits of silicon/clamps and the Coil Pack Harness cover (once it arrives), clean out the Catch Can and replace the y-piece linking the Rocker and then giving the bay a good scrub. I want to get the Strut Brace Powder Coated/painted so I’ll remove that when I can get to the nuts on the underside of the struts. I think I’m going to spray the slam panel as well, as there are couple of marks and it lets it down. Just trying to source a bargain priced compressor so that I can get in to the world of 2K paint
Progress might be slow in the weeks ahead but I’m relieved that the car is more together now. Hopefully it'll run...
looks amazing mate, top work as always. I just haven't got your patience for the final details on things like you have.
This is going to look incredible once it's complete. I cant believe your going to put an engine cover over that rocker cover though.
