I finally finished a head gasket change along with a 5 speed swap throughout a week between class times and work schedule. Through all the cuts and numerous sailor words used, I was finally excited to finally fire it up; but, here are a couple things I am stuck on.
Coolant leak:
Upon filling the engine up with new coolant after I flushed it by hosing down the thermostat with a garden hose while the drain plug was out. I finally tried to top it off with coolant and noticed two things:
- 2 coolant leaks: one from the coolant line that connects to the reservoir tank (specifically where it "T" offs to the thermo and heater core on firewall) and a constant drip that is coming from the crankshaft side which I think may be my water pump yes?
I do remember installing a gasket with my new water pump; but, I did not install an O-ring which I found in the box which looked like may have fit. Could this be the reason it may be leaking?
-the coolant hose from the reservoir tank is definitely filled with coolant and is definitely hard to press. All other hoses I can still squeeze while this one cannot.
What is the issue here?
Car won't start:
-I wired my car using the plug and play method: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=120917
I did not do anything with that "Orange" relay though shown in that picture since I did not read anything to do on it. Is there a reason the person took a picture ofi t?
-Also, regarding my starter. I had four wires. I connected the two bigger gauge wires "BLACK" and "RED" to the same stud, and two more wires, a "BLACK" and "BLACK/YELLOW" wire to a smaller stud on the starter as well
Not sure if this is wired correctly but my windows still roll up and down.
Please r3v, this definitely has been a love/hate relationship with myself and the e30 and I just want to enjoy it as a 5 speed already! haha. Thanks in advance everyone!
Coolant leak:
Upon filling the engine up with new coolant after I flushed it by hosing down the thermostat with a garden hose while the drain plug was out. I finally tried to top it off with coolant and noticed two things:
- 2 coolant leaks: one from the coolant line that connects to the reservoir tank (specifically where it "T" offs to the thermo and heater core on firewall) and a constant drip that is coming from the crankshaft side which I think may be my water pump yes?
I do remember installing a gasket with my new water pump; but, I did not install an O-ring which I found in the box which looked like may have fit. Could this be the reason it may be leaking?
-the coolant hose from the reservoir tank is definitely filled with coolant and is definitely hard to press. All other hoses I can still squeeze while this one cannot.
What is the issue here?
Car won't start:
-I wired my car using the plug and play method: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=120917
I did not do anything with that "Orange" relay though shown in that picture since I did not read anything to do on it. Is there a reason the person took a picture ofi t?
-Also, regarding my starter. I had four wires. I connected the two bigger gauge wires "BLACK" and "RED" to the same stud, and two more wires, a "BLACK" and "BLACK/YELLOW" wire to a smaller stud on the starter as well
Not sure if this is wired correctly but my windows still roll up and down.
Please r3v, this definitely has been a love/hate relationship with myself and the e30 and I just want to enjoy it as a 5 speed already! haha. Thanks in advance everyone!
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