After a bit of rest and relaxation last weekend, back into the workshop today. I have been tidying up the last few details, nothing difficult, just very time consuming.
I started at the front and worked to the rear. When I put the front bumper on, I chose not to fit the fog lamps as I was waiting for the spacers to arrive, and looking from the near side, there is plenty of space to get to the back of the bumper. Of course, I completed forgot that the off side is blocked by the oil radiator :frustrated:
So, spacers arrived
Photo showing back of lamp without spacers - shows how much room there is to wiggle the lamp
And a photo from under the car of the off side lamp - it is tight to get a spanner or socket in.
And whilst I was there - a shot of the new grill I fitted
Other jobs today included fitting the last wheel arch liner, new fixings to various parts of the floor.
Last week I put the engine under tray back on. During the week I realised I had forgotten to fit the flexible pipes off the top of the heat exchangers. Taking the under tray off again wasn't too much of a hard ship - I wasn't happy with the fittings I used, so bought new ones during the week. Who said I have OCD..... :hand:
I priced the genuine hoses for the top of the heat exchangers. After I picked myself up off the floor I looked for and alternative. I elected to use this aluminium ducting, with new jubilee clips
Very simple to fit
Photos above are from the nearside heat exchanger. When I moved to the offside, I wondered why I was getting a spark when I lifted the pipe into position. I then realised that the ducting sits very close to the starter motor. So I have refitted the original pipe for now.
Final job of the day was to fit the rear spoiler. I did start this last week, then found some of the guides has been affected by the powder coating. Photo below shows the old and new sleeve used on one of the pivots
I ran out of time and patience to complete this today, I will try and finish this tomorrow.