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More progress. Bolting things onto the cold side today.
Started with the bitch tube. Previous owner had it epoxied in and amputated with a saws-all. That's not right.
Removed that ridiculousness and cleaned out all the gunk. Looks like there was a bit of burn through on the lip when it was manufactured.
Replaced it with our proper tube and gasket. Good fit and seal.
Other end of bitch tube. Spring on first, zip tie closed. Then washer and gasket. Seat bottom in block. Once the manifold is on, seat the top of the tube then remove zip ties.
Added the water hoses next and test fit the thermostat.
Speaking of the thermostat, what's up with this? Original OEM thermostat has blanks on right side in the cast, but no holes.
Exact same MPN has M14 x 1.5 holes. Will plug them. Anyone know the deal here?
Moving on. Tapped and plugged the thermostat heater body heater outlet.
Built the fuel rail and brackets. Nuke is nice gear.
Here's the end product today. Intake manifold, fuel rail, thermostat, bitch tube and oil dipstick installed.
Next up: Oil system, belts, finish the thermostat, install exhaust manifold & turbo.
More progress. Bolting things onto the cold side today.
Started with the bitch tube. Previous owner had it epoxied in and amputated with a saws-all. That's not right.
Removed that ridiculousness and cleaned out all the gunk. Looks like there was a bit of burn through on the lip when it was manufactured.
Replaced it with our proper tube and gasket. Good fit and seal.
Other end of bitch tube. Spring on first, zip tie closed. Then washer and gasket. Seat bottom in block. Once the manifold is on, seat the top of the tube then remove zip ties.
Added the water hoses next and test fit the thermostat.
Speaking of the thermostat, what's up with this? Original OEM thermostat has blanks on right side in the cast, but no holes.
Exact same MPN has M14 x 1.5 holes. Will plug them. Anyone know the deal here?
Moving on. Tapped and plugged the thermostat heater body heater outlet.
Built the fuel rail and brackets. Nuke is nice gear.
Here's the end product today. Intake manifold, fuel rail, thermostat, bitch tube and oil dipstick installed.
Next up: Oil system, belts, finish the thermostat, install exhaust manifold & turbo.
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