Work Log: Rebirth of the Vert (Red Oktober)

[kishg]

purdy manifold but i'd have used new hardware :) looks good though.

[oekundar]

Your tach may be acting up due to S.I. Board discharge.
It should go back to normal once battery is left connected.

Looking good :)

I have a feeling its related to a blown fuse, as my reverse lights weren't working either and it seems they share a fuse, so I'll check that tonight and update regarding...I hope I can get a jump on the clutch as well...

[fporro]

Your tach may be acting up due to S.I. Board discharge.
It should go back to normal once battery is left connected.

Looking good :)

[oekundar]

Sweet!

The burn off from the exhaust manifold could be a little from your painting but its usually the oils and grease on them left by your hands after the install.

Always liked this project. cant wait to see some good photo shoot pictures at some point.

More than likely on the grease, and thanks for the interest in the project, and I too am looking forward completion and pics...

[Jparkr]

Sweet!

The burn off from the exhaust manifold could be a little from your painting but its usually the oils and grease on them left by your hands after the install.

Always liked this project. cant wait to see some good photo shoot pictures at some point.

[oekundar]

Thar she blows!!!



She's running very well....cranked up second try...forgot to hook up the starter...doh!

I'll have her on the road either tuesday or wednesday, I need to finish the exhaust hanging and bleed the clutch.

OH...and I was getting smoke from the manifolds...I think the combination of new gaskets and manifold paint may have caused it...manifold shot for sh!ts and giggles



Other pics..





Thanks to all that helped/supported...:) The real grin will be when I put her in gear the first time...Manual Tranny FTW!!


OH...there is one problem thus far...tachometer is not working...maybe its a fuse, but who knows..

[oekundar]

Well yeah, that would be obvious wouldn't it.... Doh!

It happens to the best of us..

Minor update:

clutch master installed, shifter installed, drive shaft installed, half of engine wiring placed...just need to tidy things up, plug it up, do the fluids, charge the battery...bleed the clutch...yikes...so..lol...still a bit left but we're on target for the sunday drive.

[mojorising]

Well folks this will be the thread that will track the progress of my e30 Vert rebuild/restore. The car has been dubbed the "Red Oktober" as it was a never ending search for the car, which finally ended, much like in the movie.

Well yeah, that would be obvious wouldn't it.... Doh!

[oekundar]

once a month? no it's every weekend.. even if i planned to go, i'd probably end up waking up at 9am :)

Oh...I know, I may only come up once a month...LOL...but I wake up early due to my eager beaver son....sigh...2 year olds...lol 8)

[kishg]

ah...stop being such a stick in the mud....besides only do it once a month...shoot you're a lot closer than I am...

once a month? no it's every weekend.. even if i planned to go, i'd probably end up waking up at 9am :)

[oekundar]

tea or coffee.. 9am on a weekend is a no-no for me.. unless i'm at the track :)

ah...stop being such a stick in the mud....besides only do it once a month...shoot you're a lot closer than I am...

[kishg]

I drank tea when I was there...green tea to be exact!...LOL

tea or coffee.. 9am on a weekend is a no-no for me.. unless i'm at the track :)

[oekundar]

You should paint it red to match the name :) Can't wait to see this thing run.. now if only Levent would make it Tea and Cars I might actually get to see this car in person :)

I drank tea when I was there...green tea to be exact!...LOL

I like the gold a lot. Its unique and looks good with the black

agreed...and with the wheel combo she'll be fine...shoot I remember how she was dropped off...YIKES! I would definitely have been

[Jparkr]

I like the gold a lot. Its unique and looks good with the black

[kishg]

You should paint it red to match the name :) Can't wait to see this thing run.. now if only Levent would make it Tea and Cars I might actually get to see this car in person :)