OK, So the engine is back in now, but before I refill the oil and coolant systems I thought it would be a good idea to make it much easier to drain. It was possible before, but it was a real pig of a job! This is only really a problem as the car floor is totally covered and access to the pipes etc is a little restricted! First on the list was a drain for the coolant. I decided to make up a ‘T’ piece and have a remote drain pipe.
Archive for October, 2009
Drains
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Engine Out?!
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Now, I know I am supposed to be building the Arachnid, but Neil from GEARTRONICS asked me if he could borrow some kit from my engine for the paddleshift. Seeing as the wiring is not done yet, I helped Neil out. This did however involve removing the engine.
Air Scoop
Monday, October 12th, 2009This weekend I picked up the air scoops that I showed the buck of before. I have had them made in carbon as basically it didnt cost me anything and I thought it looked pretty snazzy! Although its not vacuumed, due to lack of time, but they may arrive in a sometime next year! They need a little trim and then fitting. Things are really coming together.
Water Expansion Tank
Monday, October 12th, 2009After running the car up to temp before, I was fairly sure about the size of expansion tank required. Its not exactly rocket science but all looks nice! The large aeroquip fitting is for filling the tank with fluid. I just hope the rubber hose sight glass doesnt melt. If this is a problem I can modify it, but this was cheaper so I though I would start with this!
Air Box
Monday, October 12th, 2009OK, I know, no updates for AGES, but things have been manic here! We have just emplyed a new member to our team to help out!
Getting back on topic I promised a while ago I would get a photo of the airbox, and true to my word here it is. Now, its not totally finished, as it will need trimming to fit under the body, but I am pretty pleased with how is turning out so far!
