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May 14, 2006
Indy '06 Prep
Completed today (10am - 6:40 am) with the help of JP from 5-11pm and Mike Cheney from 12am-6am:
Cleaned old stamped valve covers, rtv'd lower half of gasket, and installed
Cleaned exhaust surfaces (at all junctions) and orange rtv'd
Installed:
turbo manifolds, turbos, downpipes, spark plug wires
axles and rear brakes, driveshaft, dash, Accusump in center console
primed oiling system, relocated -12 oil feed line, filled power steering res, and found bent centerlink
Need to get:
Two Deltagate wastegate gaskets
2.5 to 2" reducer
Replace bent steering center link (and might as well do tie rods too...)
Two Exhaust gaskets - 2 hole 2.5" dia.
To do:
Add oil, coolant, rear end, and tranny fluid (and check power steering fluid once started)
Flush brake fluid
Wire oil pressure warning light and replace positive connector to ECM panel
Weld beaded 3" duct ends onto brake ducts
Connect intake piping
Drop in distributor and set timing
Modify exhaust for side exit and bolt on y-pipe
Engine wiring harness
Run mechanical coolant and temp senders through firewall, and connect to engine
Fab throttle linkage and cable end
Set 3 link angle and tighten bolts
Replace center link and tie rod ends, and align car
Cornerweight (if time)
remove wiper idler arms
Protect -12 lines from chafing by radiator
Install coolant reservoir
Pack Durango
Replace trailer connector
Connect trailer e-brake battery
Check wheels, axles, and fenders
Change durango oil & check coolant/ATF
Set up video camera
Prep laptop with data acquisition software and wiring diagrams
Wash car?!!
That's all. No sweat! :) And we're planning on leaving early Tuesday morning...
Posted by Z28tt at May 14, 2006 5:03 AM