Almost there!
Got to wait for the multi-hose that goes twixt the thermostat and heater and header tank, but the rest of the engine is pretty much complete.
Bought new stainless hose clips to replace the spring clips originally fitted. They work OK and maintain pressure on the hose, but they are such a pain to remove or adjust if you haven't got the special pliers to release them. I'll see how the smaller clips are, but Screwfix do packets of ten for not a huge amount of money, or even cheaper on fleabay.
Got to plug in the coil packs and fit the top bolts, one cable support for the cruise control cable and run the torque wrench over the exhaust manifold bolts.
New drive belt fitted, will probably change the oil after its first run, plus oil and air filters, all on the shelf, plus a new washer on the sump plug.
Peter
Got to wait for the multi-hose that goes twixt the thermostat and heater and header tank, but the rest of the engine is pretty much complete.
Bought new stainless hose clips to replace the spring clips originally fitted. They work OK and maintain pressure on the hose, but they are such a pain to remove or adjust if you haven't got the special pliers to release them. I'll see how the smaller clips are, but Screwfix do packets of ten for not a huge amount of money, or even cheaper on fleabay.
Got to plug in the coil packs and fit the top bolts, one cable support for the cruise control cable and run the torque wrench over the exhaust manifold bolts.
New drive belt fitted, will probably change the oil after its first run, plus oil and air filters, all on the shelf, plus a new washer on the sump plug.
Peter
