Hi All,
Update on the project ~
So, the entire wire harness is out of the donor and on the way to be modified by a friend.
A neighbor is loaning me an engine hoist so the Suby engine should be out soon - actually can't do that until 2/18 or 2/19.
Decisions:
1. Ordered an Audiovox CCS 100 Cruise Control Unit ($90 delivered) to act as the cruise (duh) AND the speed sensor - double duty for just a few more clams then the speed sensor alone! Cool! Check it out: Brandsplace.com. Cool link on the unit: http://www.miata.net/garage/MiataCCS100.htm
2. Made a list of all the Suby motor parts (seals etc.) to replace while the the motor is on the stand - I'll itemize them later...
3. ALSO, order the Mastercaft Motors Coolant Pipe - I went with the bleeder valve version - $108 delivered http://www.vanperformance.com/catalog.htm
Next Steps:
Pull Suby motor, clean and replace parts
Cut / Weld for reverse water manifold
Strip anything I might need off the Suby and have it hauled away
Stop spending $$$ and start spinning wrenches :-)
Pending Decisions:
Need to figure out if I need the thermostat Housing that Tom makes??? http://www.subaruvanagon.com/tom/Thermostat%20housingk.htm
Wondering if I need a new radiator just because the original (’86) is still in place
Need to figure out if I need to do anything with the radiator cooling fans actuators… I don’t think I do…?
I’m sure I have a lot to learn about the cooling hoses etc… Tom’s website has great information to start…
I’ve got an .xls that I am tracking all my steps, time and costs. Hope to share that, some day, with people considering this effort.
Can you tell I'm a Project Manager?
Al