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bkrantz
post Oct 16 2019, 08:47 PM
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I realize most rebuilds go from the inside to the outside, but I am struck by how straight and clean the outer panels, including paint, look on my 73 2.0. And all the nasty stuff is hidden underneath--which I know is also not unusual.

Any way, I bought the car knowing most of what it was: a 2.0 with all the sport and appearance group equipment, including 5 good Fuchs, and the original fuel injection. The original engine is confirmed by a COA. In contrast to the exterior the interior was mixed at best, with some funky carpet. And the front and rear trunks (and engine compartment, and interior) had been sprayed with black undercoating.

So after a month, I have the car stripped to a bare shell, except for suspension and steering. I measured everything I could, and the body is very square and on spec. I need to patch some local rust spots, and replace the rear floor. And then do some minor straightening: right headlight bucket, front edge of right front fender, rear panel, etc.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:12 PM
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Clutch cable.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:13 PM
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Speedo cable, with a "boot" made from 3M rubber tape.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:14 PM
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Muffler and new flange gaskets.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:15 PM
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O2 cable, and then all the cables bundled and wrapped. Everything underneath done.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:18 PM
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Here is photo proof that I took the rag out of the oil fill cavity. No dumb spill this time.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:19 PM
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Oil filler in place. Tomorrow I will finish up.


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post Jun 26 2023, 07:27 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Hoping for the best end of the leaks
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post Jun 27 2023, 07:35 PM
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OK, all the wires laid out and first connections.


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post Jun 27 2023, 07:36 PM
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And more photo evidence that I did not leave things inside other things.


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post Jun 27 2023, 07:38 PM
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ITBs, more cables, vacuum lines, and fuel lines.


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post Jun 27 2023, 07:41 PM
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OK, everything installed (except the air filters).


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post Jun 27 2023, 07:43 PM
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The last thing I did today was test the fuel system. I cycled the key on about 3 times and listened for the pump going on and shutting itself off. No visible or smellable leaks.
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post Jun 28 2023, 08:12 PM
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First test today. I cycled the ignition a few more times to check again for fuel leaks, and then started it. BTW, happy with the ITB injection and ignition that starts and idles on the first try.

I let it run for a few minutes, and then looked underneath--all good. Then I let it run for more than 20 minutes and it got up to temperature. Oil pressure reads good, and no idiot light--yet.


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post Jun 28 2023, 08:13 PM
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Once warmed up, I checked the airflow balance from left to right.


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post Jun 28 2023, 08:14 PM
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I shut it down and checked underneath. No leaks (yet) from the front galley plugs.


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post Jun 28 2023, 08:17 PM
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And no signs of leaking (yet) from the cooler seals, and the overlying sender.

I will NOT claim any success until I can drive it a few times.


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post Jun 28 2023, 09:40 PM
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post Jun 29 2023, 07:52 PM
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Fudge! I checked underneath today after the engine cooled overnight. And this was waiting for me.


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post Jun 29 2023, 07:57 PM
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It looks like the stock screw-in galley plug is leaking. The other plugs and seals don't show any leaks so I guess that's something.

Not sure what I want to do now. I might see if I can R&R the plug without dropping the engine, at least all the way.


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post Jul 1 2023, 05:00 PM
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OK, fellow maniacs, I thought about this for a couple of days, including laying under the car to eye-ball and imagine, and I decided to try getting to the plug with the engine in place.

To do this, I removed the shift rod, all the heating ducts on the left side, the engine support cross bar, and the left front motor mount. At that point the access was not bad. (note the cross bar is still captured by the clutch cable)


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