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2-28-2009
Well, the fuel system is now buttoned up. We completed the braided hose and connected them from the 2 Walbros to the TTC Fuel pump hanger access cap.We had to wait a week for the access cap to be modified because the nipples on the inside were not long enough, nor did they have a bead welded on the ends of them to help keep the fuel hose in place properly, once connected. The nipples were also far too short for my taste, so I had -6 weld on An's welded onto the short nipples. For added strength and security, the nipples were also threaded so the weld on's could be screwed down on them first and then welded. They will never come off. Kudos to Eric at TTC Performance for making the whole unit as it was a first quality item in spite of the miss on the short nipples. It fit in the slosh tank perfectly, and the cup he machined for those two Walbros was a spot on fit. He did tell me about them after I bought the unit, so I new I had to make this small correction before installing it.
We also had to modify the firewall access port so that the braided hose would fit under them, so we cut out two small sections for clearance. The adges were then sanded and painted to smooth the edges and keep them from rusting.
We also added Toyota FIPG sealant on the fire wall access panel to reseal it all around. We also added some neoprene to cushion the fittings and to dampen any potential rattles. So there is no metal to metal contact. It turned out well...
Also got the parking brake shoes reinstalled, as well as those very painful tensioners...Unbelieveable to reinstall those tensioners until I made up my own tool to re-secure them. Then it only took a minute or less to reconnect them. I also installed the longer ARP wheel studs that are made ffor the Lexus IS. We cut off the excess so they would fit my application.
All in all, it was a good day working on the car. I will receive the ceramic coated headers and downpipes next week so I can re-install and get this car ready for starting.
I plan to fill the car with fluids and start it for the first time next weekend...Hallelujah!!
Jack Gonzales, the painter, is bringing over the newly painted hood and front bumper tomorrow. Should look real good on the car.
Here's some pics of the work just completed:
Firewall access panel after cutting, sanding and welding.
TTC Dual Walbro fuel pump hanger installed.
Fuel lines installed and system closed.
Close up.
More coming...
Here, the access panel is re-installed and FIPGed back.
Close up.
ARP IS Wheel studs installed and shortened.
More pics tomorrow.
The hood and bumper are here!! I am very pleased with the work. Since I still have a little bit to do, and to fabricate the water pipes, I decided not to install them just yet. I did place thom on the car to take a few pics and to show you all the craftsmanship of the paint and body guy. The slots in the hood for the Aston vents are simply sick!! IMHO!! I hope I am not interpreted as bragging when I post up with excitement. It has been a long haul, and at times I wondered if I would ever get this project done. Almost there, and very elated with the results so far. I hope you enjoy...
Don't mind my garage...It is a disaster...
Here's the rest...
Well, gotta go and finish up the rest of the car...
