The latest update is that the cylinder head is in and torqued up, new water pump in.. hit a delay in that the cylinder head extension gasket in the head kit wasn't great quality and when it was put on, the cambox was put in place but not sitting right to bolt down because the cam box was fouling against a clip, so had to be removed so i could get in to remove it. So doing that, the gasket got stuck to the cam box and one of the locating dowels and tore
so i need a new one.
Now, i have a couple of old ones and tbh if it was an 8v, i'd have risked it knowing that works case scenario, it leaked and could be replaced in 5 minutes with 4 bolts to get access. Not on 16v. For those who don't know, because it's a cam box setup rather than a traditional rocker cover one, it means it's a timing belt off job and a third of the engine needs taken off to get access. Just not worth the hassle of taking a chance, so we've hit a delay. And of course, Another Bank ****ing holiday means it'll be tuesday, most likely wednesday until anything arrives ffs
There's not a huge amount i can do in between times, prep wiring without the ability to test it quickly seems pointless, i can't do any plumbing etc for similar reasons. All i really can do is finish off setting up the clutch by replacing the inner linkage and maybe line up the exhaust and see what will need done there to mate it up. Wee delay but oh well, just going to need to work harder and faster when parts get here!
Pics... i hate the gallery, the insert image from computer option appears broken on here and cant be arsed uploading to photobucket, meh, will get round to it later.