Sorry for the lack of updates but holidays and garden clearance have taken priority over the last few weeks but all this rain recently means I have been inside the garage for the odd hour here and there.
I'm getting ever closer to restarting my engine.
I've completed the cooling system and filled it with G13 coolant.
Cooling System by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The radiator has been fitted with a valveless cap and the hose between the radiator and the header tank is temporary until I have worked out its best routing.
Here's the top hose. I'm using the original BMW sensor to trigger the electric radiator fan.
Radiator Fan Sensor by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
For the record here's the bottom hose.
Bottom Radiator hose by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Upper part is BMW and lower part is Ford Escort.
Header Tank by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The hose coiled up on top of the header tank is the windscreen washer hose.
I've also nearly completed the air intake. Just need to add a duct flange at the front.
Air Intake by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I've also finished 99% of the wiring loom so I was able to connect up the battery and install the dashboard.
Dashboard by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Not sure yet about the colour of the surround it will depend on the interior trimming.
And powered up it looks like this...
Dashboard powered up by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
One fault found, so far. Oil pressure light was wired to ground instead of +12v.
I'm now moving on to the preparation for the engine start. I've put a new oil filter in and filled the engine with fresh oil. After removing the old spark plugs I cranked the engine to get some oil pressure.
Next job will be to put some fuel in the tank and prime the fuel pumps.
I'll then be ready to install the coil packs and wiring and see if it will start!!
I hope to have her running before we leave the EU
....peter
Cooling and powering on...
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