Rear window channel with new fuzzy.

New rear cap, after screwing the channel top to the door.

Whoops! I went right past the 5000th post in my build thread. Now if only somebody can make an index.

More on the left door today. New inner fuzzy and outer scraper.

Bottom of rear window channel attached with oval head screws, as per PET. I went back to the right door to correct this, too.

And then a new door weatherstrip. Again, a decent press fit without adhesive.

Left door done for now. Final alignment will have to wait until I get my targa top back from the paint shop.

But it is nice to hear both doors close with a solid "thump".

Latest white board.

I started to track down my problem with the oil temp. The gauge seems to work (it flicks up slightly to indicate "cool"), but I have never seen it register any "heat".

I understand the sender should register about 1000 ohms when room temp. But I read a wide open circuit. (How do you like my custom probe extension?)

While I was pondering the oil temp sender, the Fedex driver delivered my new brake master cylinder. This one is genuine ATE.

Since I have been burned by bad warning swtiches, I tested the new one--and found the circuit closed. i.e. it would trigger the warning light.

I pulled the new switch, and reset the plunger by pulling it out. Now the circuit is open.

But I want to use my new dual-connector switch. I checked it again, installed it, and the circuit is open, as it should be.

Now to install new washers and rubber bushings in the MC.

Just a photo to remind me that I did not forget the washers!

And new grommets, lubed with brake fluid.

Meanwhile, in the car I detached the brake reservoir and pushed it down.

This lets the lines project out the bottom, with enough slack to work the lines into the MC.

Like this.

Here's the new MC installed, with all the lines connected the the emergency warning switch leads attached.

Hallelujah! For the first time I can turn on the ignition and the warning light is off!

I re-attached the reservoir with the retaining strap, and I am ready (kinda) to start the bleeding process again.

Nice job on the master brake cylinder sleuthing Bob.

Really nice work Bob. Glad you resolved the brake mc problem.

Thanks, guys. I guess the 914 "curse" affects even new parts.

Meanwhile, I drive down to Albuquerque today to pick up my new windshield. Local vendors were not interested or able to help me. Rich at 914Werke came through, with the option to collect at a wholesale glass distributor.

Here's how to transport glass when your truck has an oil leak (and your wife's Mercedes is more comfy to drive, anyway).

Glad you sorted that master cylinder warning light issue. Nice windshield!

good job! looking good! I really hate that job, ihve ahd to do a new MC 3x in 12 years, most recently a year ago. i hope not to have to do this again for a long while.
car is looking great!!

Phil

+1, every victory counts, what is your ETR?

Hey, That windshield looks quite comfy (and safe) in the wife's Mercedes, nice of her to allow such comfort for you both.

Yes, my wife is very good to me--probably better than I deserve.

I hate to set dates, but I am hoping for a first road test in June. We'll see.

My one minute windshield installation! Just kidding. But I could not resist checking the fit. And for now, this is a relatively sage place.

In case anyone is interested, here is the manufacturer info.

And the stocking info.

Then I got onto to bleeding the brakes, for the second time. I used "dry" pressure again, up to about 30 psi.

I made the rounds of all the calipers 3 times, and got a pretty firm pedal.

And used (so far) almost 3 liters of brake fluid.

After the car sat for 48 hours, I checked the system for leaks--none. And the pedal feel--firm. But I decided to use the rest of the open bottle of brake fluid and bleed the system again. I got a couple of small bubbles from the rear calipers.

I am feeling confident, so I put the reservoir fill screen back in.

And got out the new bleed nipple caps.

Fingers crossed--the brake work is done, at least until after the initial break-in.

With my confidence high, I got out the front suspension under tray. Kinda lumpy, but nicely powder-coated. And new edge rubber.

Rubber installed.

I had to chase the threads in the mounting tabs on the cross member. My powder coat shop was generally very good about protecting threads, but these got coated. Not much room to spin the tap.

Under tray installed. Reflections from my dryer vent tubing make it look lumpier than it is.

Latest white board check. When all this is done, the car should be ready for a first road test.

I picked up my targa top at the paint shop today. Not quite stock (and not as glossy as it looks in the photo). I like it.

Close up of texture.