I was so interested by insurance I forgot to update my progress.
I fitted all the cooling, and filled it up. I used the 16V water pump pipe, not the 8v, the reason for this note, is that JR mentioned his had to use the 8V coolant pipe from the pump. However, he used a mk1 engine and mine is a mk2, so that is probably a difference.
After the cooling, I refitted the bumper (no problems here). I also installed the drivers side light. As suspected, I just had to cut the mounting bolt short, and it installs fine then, with no problems.
I installed one sides wheel arch liner, thread locked the cut down studs, and wired up the battery to test the basic electrics. The pump still primes (no leaks
), the lights all work, and I put the windows up to stop any more dust getting in.
If it wasn't for lack of gearbox oil I would have tried to fire it up, even though the MAP needs wiring and there is no throttle cable. These are on the todo list still.
I have the GB oil now though, and will be working on it on Thursday, so that MAY be when I first fire it
I'll take a video of the momentous or horrific occasion
I promise more pics soon as well
Kristian