Well, I decided to keep tinkering with the coolant and IC lines, as something still didn't sit right with me, and I was also concerned about the route the hose takes up over the transmission and into the engine bay. I felt like it was too close to the gear linkage, so I disconnected that hose from the pump (with a large pan underneath to catch the coolant), and disconnected the top end from the back of the coolant reservoir in the engine bay. I'll reroute that line on a better path over the transmission.

Can someone who has this kit please confirm that this is right:
-the line from the back of the coolant reservoir in the engine bay runs over the transmission, and then down to the pump
-the line from the front passenger side runs down the side, then up into the engine bay and into the side of the intercooler.

Is that right?
CATTMAN

 

John,
I can not confirm the lines , wish I could help, But I can confirm the time of your post

 

I run mine over the top of the bellhousing and then down to the pump. Use a tie if necessary on one of the empty bolt holes on top of tranny.

 

John. If you run-out-of time with the weather coming this way, car rentals..etc, but get the car running. Any after-thought items, rechecks...etc, just come up here this weekend if you'd like and we can get her up on the lift.

 

Well, I'd really like to do that. Do you think I should get a tow to your garage, and put the underpanels on there? That would sure be a lot easier on a lift. I could do this Sat AM.
CATTMAN

 

Well, today is my last in the shop. So I've got to get the car running well enough to drive it the 25 miles home.

Task list:
-re run the line from the pump to the reservoir
-refill coolant
-secure all lines with brackets and zip ties
-replace underpanels
-replace front bumper and headlights

-test drive, logging data with Durametric

No matter what the results are, I have to get the car home. Either driving it, or on a flatbed. My marriage depends on it- no pressure, CATTMAN!

Add to that the shop will be about 30 degrees today. Ugh, I really have made this hard on myself. Wish me luck. I will be making vids of the maiden voyage, durametric testing, etc.
CATTMAN

 

Good Luck Cattman, perhaps another call to Jim will save your marriage!

 

Haha, bling never hurts. Perhaps I can get her something car related to put a positive spin on cars again. Maybe a Porsche pendant with diamond headlights

Anyway, in the shop now. It's a balmy 40 in here. Got the line run over the transmission bellhousing- thanks 1999!

Now to zip tie and bracket all lines in place, refill coolant lines, and start putting the underbody panels back on. Once that's done, I will break for lunch, load the Durametric software onto this laptop (hopefully works with Windows 7). Today's the day, gents!
CATTMAN

 

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing some videos, you'll have to make a full feature DVD w/'behind the scenes' once you're done!

 

I've been running Durametric 6 on Win 7 for a while, no issues.

I did have a couple of glitches using Durametric ver 5, but they went away when i ran it using Win XP 'compatibility mode'

 

JP,
I will call you when I break for lunch to set up Durametric on my laptop- please keep your cell phone handy. I will also send you the datalog of the maiden voyage so you can help me read it, clear codes, etc.
CATTMAN

 

Sounds good

jp

 

John,
Good luck today!!!! I hope u can rip that thing up and down the road

BTW,
forget about the headlights in diamonds......Im thinkin the whole thing

Jim

 

John. If you run out-of-time for the body panels/bumpers...etc, and considering the roads are wet and exit/entrance ramps loaded with salt and gravel...... if you get the car home (flatbed), why not drive it up to my place tomorrow once it clears up to finish up those items if you would like. (Keep it as a backup plan if needed)

 

I've been trying to get done and come give you a hand.....but the "Honeydo list" keeps mounting as I have been on the road for the last 2 weeks straight.

Sorry..........