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It’s ALIVE!!!!!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

My wiring was incorrect in two spots – The coil pack grounding and the fuel pump relay Fighting a bad fuel pressure regulator (AND A NEW ONE AT THAT) I finally got it fired up tonight!!! Ok so 3 days into the new … Continue reading →

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More parts and some random photos.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

It WILL run by the end of the month…. Found this on my friend’s flikr photostream: These are obviously kind of old…. Some more parts showed up this week… 4″ intake tubing for the 85mm MAF and VDO oil temp … Continue reading →

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Slightly more progress…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Got some more bits in the mail! Radiator shroud to fit the stock style radiator – will be replacing the no name brand fan with a quality flex-a-lite. Then last night I tackled pulling out the black dash and carpet … Continue reading →

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Passenger Side Header Install.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Alright passenger side header install. Approx time 10 minutes with practice Tools needed * Sockets for your starter bolts * Ratchet * Long-ish extensions How to get the stupid thing in? * Jack up the car as high as possible … Continue reading →

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Brake Lines vs. Headers

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Looking at the pictures I just posted check this out…. If the lines followed the contours of the wheel well it would stay out of the way of the heat. I need to check out Vorshlag’s routing and see what’s … Continue reading →

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Drivers Side Header – Piece of Cake!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Passenger side header install Aprox 15 minutes. Tools needed. Jack Hammer large prying device large punch * Loose Motor Mount * Place jack under oil pan sump remove pressure from mount * Knock out bolt * Raise Motor up 2 … Continue reading →

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Progress?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

The real run down of Saturday’s work: Started off getting the LS6 PCV system installed. $45 bucks at my local GM dealer – came with gasket and bolts. Opened her up and BAM! No boss to cut. Installed: I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Pirate4x4.com Comes in Handy AGAIN!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Cooling/ Read, Read, and Re-Read this article!          

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Mom’s new Ride!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

UPDATE! I finally got my Mom’s new ride in one piece, doing final panel alignment tonight along with ALL of the STUPID plastic pieces under the hood…. So now the REAL fun begins the first weekend of September! I also … Continue reading →

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Brake line question..?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Brake line question… I was under the impression that the BMW brake line was 3/16″ brake line… however I have found that this is not the case. YES the ID of the line is indeed 3/16″ however the OD is … Continue reading →

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