{"id":1152,"date":"2016-03-06T08:56:51","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T15:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadiangeek.net\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2016-04-08T08:57:10","modified_gmt":"2016-04-08T15:57:10","slug":"found-some-time-to-go-out-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadiangeek.net\/?p=1152","title":{"rendered":"found some time to go out today."},"content":{"rendered":"

Today was problem solving day.<\/p>\n

1) i welded new transmission mounts the other day however its impossible to get the bolt in because the support was in the way. I welded two new braces on and moved the support forward 3\" on the passenger side. Repainted everything and put it back on the car again. Problem solved.<\/p>\n

2) I had a stupid moment and put the eccentric bolts in and mounted all of the suspension before i put the aluminum foot boxes in. I had not noticed that i had the bolt in the wrong way around so it can never be removed. It just so happens that the pieces i bought from Shane have to be welded to the bolt that now cant be removed. So....... I had to drill out a fair amount of rivets, removed the bolt, and then put them all back.<\/p>\n

3) the brake line supports prevented me from installing the floor aluminum, had to drill out those rivets, mount the floor aluminum then put it all back.<\/p>\n

4) the clutch master cylinder leaks where the reservoir plastic meets the metal cylinder.... I have tried to fix this 5 times with no luck before today. So today i took it all apart, hit the plastic with a heat gun like the instructions originally asked for until the plastic was softer. I then remounted it and cranked the crap out of the bolt that holds it on. Refilled and bled the system again. I then put a piece of paper under it for a few hours...... no drips yet.<\/p>\n

We live and we learn.... today wasn't a step backwards but it sure as hell didn't get me any ways forward.<\/p>\n

I ordered these parts today from Chev
\n- Another Starter bolt (I need two of the factory longer ones for the new starter)
\n- Metal mount for EVAP canister
\n- Bolts for exhaust manifold
\n- Exhaust studs for mounting headers GM dealership, GM# 12561310.
\n- Bracket that holds the brake light switch (forgot to take this off the donor)<\/p>\n

Still have to find.
\n- transmission fluid (the gear oil everyone recommends on the Porsche forum's isn't available in Canada)<\/p>\n

so by my calculations this is whats left before i can drive it around the block.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. check that i mounted down all steering bolts.<\/li>\n
  2. find bolts that will fit though the new trans mount.<\/li>\n
  3. finish front aluminum,<\/li>\n
  4. rivet radiator down again.<\/li>\n
  5. attach the heater lines again<\/li>\n
  6. Fill with coolant<\/li>\n
  7. Find a way to finish the emergency brake. (I will have to order a longer brake cable, its good enough for now.)<\/li>\n
  8. Mount aluminum pieces that go beside the fuel tanks.<\/li>\n
  9. Mount fuel tank (not going to use a 2x4)<\/li>\n
  10. Mount pump+filters<\/li>\n
  11. plumb fuel lines<\/li>\n
  12. Fill engine with oil.<\/li>\n
  13. Fill Trans with oil. (have to buy it first)<\/li>\n
  14. grease all zerks<\/li>\n
  15. install new plug wires. (i have them in a box.... somewhere)<\/li>\n
  16. Mount Starter, (new bolt is on order)<\/li>\n
  17. Mount clutch peddle stop (read the forum post where this caused damage when it was missed)<\/li>\n
  18. Mount ECU, (I already modified the bracket)<\/li>\n
  19. Run wiring harness. (I bought a premade one, this should be quick)<\/li>\n
  20. Mount the seat (sliding rails are $250 each side locally... i might have to hit a junk yard to see what i can find.)<\/li>\n
  21. Exhaust (just the factory\/GTM stuff for now, I have to buy the kooks)<\/li>\n
  22. Aircond, finish plumbing, fill AC lines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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