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Connected the MAP sensor plug that I forgot all about and it runs perfectly now

Need to re-do the shims though as I appear to have measured the gaps incorrectly when I initially did the shimming. Also need to get a plastic insert made up that will hold the air temp sensor in the induction kit boss.

Little things and it should soon be ready for the test run. Depends on how quickly I can source the tophat shims and the sensor holder.

Started the engine today, two and a half months after I started the job



Little bits here and there to finish, and it may have an injector problem or something as it seems to misfire. I'll know more sometime during the week.

Exhaust has now been connected up by the local exhaust place. Second time the car has been to Flowtech in Dagenham and both times they have done a top notch job.

Wiring has been done bar a tiny bit. Though this can only be completed once I've finalised the air temp sensor location so that I have the correct wire lengths.



Streamlined the butterfly screws and drenched in threadlock:...

Well, three weeks turned into two months pretty easily

It now boasts four wheels that touch the ground and a front bumper. Well, it looks like a car should, I guess.



It needs to be towed to the local exhaust place to get the midpipe modified as the 1242 Supersprint manifold runs further underneath the car. Induction kit is being made at GSR to incorporate my needs and also...

And so the fun begins



It surprised me just how easy it is to take an engine out. Hopefully it'll all go smoothly right till I tighten up the wheelbolts and take it off the stands!

With the old fuel system designed around 1bar, and the fact I'd need to do some modification to the Fiat hoses anyway, I opted for new braided fuel line with the correct unions from Abbey Hose....