Started fitting the new mikalor clamps to the turbo side and added smaller clamps to the oil drain. We're about to test the returns policy of the place I bought them from...






 
Managed to shred part of the silicone tubing in an effort to slide clamps on THAT WERE JUST 1mm TOO SMALL! So made another section, and have ordered 3 more of the next size up.. in total I have 5 clamps to return now I think. No idea if the returns policy covers attempted fitting..

During these efforts I managed to break off one of the grounding point plugs  but I think I've rescued it!

Quote from: Alex Knight on Today at 18:28You could order another plug from a breaker, then de-pin the existing plug and fit the new one.

Thanks I looked up depinning, tried and failed at it on this plug but noticed that I had a bit of wire remaining if I took out the rubber bung.

E voila! 1x fixed plug ready to re-integrate into the loom 

You could order another plug from a breaker, then de-pin the existing plug and fit the new one.

So in my work today I managed to break what appears to be a grounding plug on the left side of the block.

I can totally just strip back the wire and add some length to it and ground it at another point, but is there a more professional way to do it?

Been a good weekend!!

Got more fuel in, primed the fuel system again and no leaks - can hear the fuel coming back into the tank from the return so all good there.

Got the seats and harnesses in which took ages as I've bolted through the floor with spreader plates which worked really well.

Rear bumper back on, couple of clips to fasten in the arches and an extra strip of heatproof tape to add on the left as it's doing my OCD no good!!

IT at work are sorting me a WIN98 laptop - I tried installing virtual box and WIN98 on an old windows 7 pc and it won't work - I watched the video above but not sure if I'm being technologically retarded so IT to the rescue!

Oh and I ordered a new oil pressure switch and positive battery terminal.

Need to get the semi slicks on the Rota's so I'm on the rain sports on standard rims (wet tyres) for the MOT.

Hopefully next weekend I'll get the MAP on and we'll give it a blast!
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Quote from: Joesson on April 25, 2024, 14:56@jvanzyl
That O-ring has been mentioned in dispatches as being wrong size and / or poor quality.

Here are links to @Bossworld  thread

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?msg=756001

And my own earlier thread

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?msg=726718

A recurring theme and another, as yet, unresolved issue .

Interesting! I'd not read those posts!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 25, 2024, 16:54I know you're going to pull those pipes through more to take up all the slack and then cable tie them to the existing pipework. Aren't you?😃

Yes yes... 😁

Quote from: inigopete on Today at 06:30As an aside, what are those jacks / lifts? I need to upgrade from my old, small, trolley jack.

These are quickjacks I got them from Costco, they're specced to be able to lift my campervan.  (7000TL with extenders)





Obviously not as fast/cheap as a single stand, but for my purposes they're ideal.

As an aside, what are those jacks / lifts? I need to upgrade from my old, small, trolley jack.

Quote from: WillM on March 28, 2024, 15:31Hi is that brace available still anywhere? Id like one.

They are! Send me a DM if you'd like to get one

Quote from: Gaz mr-s on April 25, 2024, 21:35Depending on where you read, the required thread length is 1 - 1.5 the diameter of the thread.  If you have 13mm exposed, that won't be taking into account the thread in the taper.  ??

Good point - will double check that!

Depending on where you read, the required thread length is 1 - 1.5 the diameter of the thread.  If you have 13mm exposed, that won't be taking into account the thread in the taper.  ??