It's Alive

August 2014

After a couple of weeks checking things over and having to contact Omex, thanks to Omex for pointing out my wiring mistake, I managed to get the ECU to communicate with the software on the laptop. This bought up a range of readings and indicated the sensors were registering.

After a couple of turns of the key to allow the fuel pump to prime and send fuel to the engine I turned the Key to the start position.

The result can be seen below.

On with the rest of the build

I'm Exhausted...mainly cos it's so hot out!!

July 14

July saw the fitting of the manifold, lambda sensor and silencer. Not much more to say really.....

The Car as it Stands

Cooling Times

June 14

I have finally managed to get around to sourcing the cooling system pipework, which has allowed me to plan how I am going to mount the radiator, after a couple of attempts of trial fitting and bracket alterations the radiator is fitted, I have also fitted and wired in the fan.....time to fill the header tank.

Oops, I have a leak, the seal around the temperature sensor for the ECU  is leaking, I managed to rescue 1 litre of coolant before removing and re-sealing the sensor. Take 2.....no leaks.   :)

Time to Pedal and Brake

View of Pedal Assembly from above

The Pedals have now all been fitted, with the clutch throttle cables fitted and secured in place, along with the push bar for the Master Cylinder.

I have fitted some anti-slip coating to the pedal faces , this should make the IVA man happy.

Pedals

I have also taken the time with the pedals in place to bleed the brakes, Thanks Anna for your assistance in pressing the pedal.