stan's 240D

stan

Holset

328

03-04-2011, 01:19 PM #52

looks like i won't be doing the big brakes for now. turns out those gen 2 calipers require 15" wheels for clearance. not feeling like going and hunting down gen 1s OR buying 15" wheels and tires. calipers are in the FS section now if someone wants them, otherwise they will just sit until i decide to get bigger wheels.

on the agenda for today - going to get the stuff to do rust removing using electrolysis. the references i'm using are http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp and http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm

i'll post photos and everything when its running.

also need to track down the throttle rod, looks like that's the only part of the linkage i'm missing. the piece going from the pivot block on the firewall to the linkage ass'y on the valve cover.

i started writing a list of all the crap i probably should do before putting this thing on the road, and it's long! :O
-new gaskets (have a full set, thanks garage!)
-new fluids (have those on hand, will use zerex G05 for coolant)
-new belts (need to buy)
-new hoses (need to buy)
-new filters (have some, need to buy others)
-new motor mounts (need to buy)
-new headlights (7" H4s, 5 3/4" H1/H3s, need to buy)
-add wiring and relays for new headlights (have wires and oem plugs, need to make harnesses)
-pop test / shim injectors (need to borrow or build pop tester, find shims somewhere)
-valve adjustment (need to borrow or make valve adjust wrenches, buy feeler gauges)
-IP adjustment (maybe talk capt america into supervising that one...)
-citrus flush (probably do this when engine is in car and running)
-brake flush (not sure if necessary...)
-recharge A/C (could skip this)
-new tires (probably VW bus type - hankook ra08 185/82R14)
-strip/recoat aluminum wheels (paint? powder? dunno)
-finish buffing car (half is done, half needs to be done still)
-repair the tear in driver's seat, and crack in passenger seat
-track down an oem toolkit and jack for the trunk

i'm reeealllyyy crossing my fingers that the clutch on this thing is still good. won't know until i lift the engine+trans out and take a look. if the clutch is trashed that will be a bummer because they aren't cheap. probably should replace if in doubt, as there won't be an easier time than when everything is out of the car.

all this stuff has to be done by the 31st, no pressure! i feel like i'm on one of those tv shows where they have 10 days to rebuild a whole car.