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 Post subject: well my sunday went alright...
PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:31 am 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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when i started there was no rad, no IC, no alternator, no oil cooler, no transmission pieces, cept the pedal box, in the car

below is the story of my sunday in picture from :D

relocation of the charcoal can...i think that's what it is called...remember i am blind :wink:

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new setup for the IC, no "you painted it" comments needed... :oops: :P

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zip ties ftw...

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lower IC mounts/brackets...

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oil cooler relocation...

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new radiator brackets, (Raz you'll love the second pic)...

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jenni working hard on her new car... :roll:

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GOTTA LOVE IT!!!

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new radiator in place, IC hoses getting back together...put on a 740 GL fan shroud...

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Vik's saftey tip of the day!!!

- when wearing AND1 slippers, don't use your foot to hold the piece of metal you are grinding -

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yeah i actually burnt thru the shoes layers to my sock, in about 10 seconds, i looked and said oh well...kept grinding, then my foot started to get a lil warm so i repositioned it... :lol:

here is where my day ended...after finishing of the engine bay, everything there is done!!!

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i need to get one bolt for the tranny at Volvo tom...then hopefully re asemble all the tranny parts...and mount it up

OFFICIAL CRY FOR HELP!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

tom afternoon and into the evening i am hopnig to get everything finished...if anyone can spare anytime to stop by that would be much appreciated...if not i understand as everyone is busy...

here is what needs to get done

1. fill coolant
2. fill oil
3. fill tranny fluid
4. mount tranny
5. do wiring for tranny OD/reverse lights
6. driveshafts
7. rear brake discs back on
8. rear wheels back on
9. check rear diff fluid
10. start up and check timing
11. see if tranny works

thanks much!!!!!!!

ciao

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:39 am 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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Wow, jen, nice new ride!!!! I thought she was getting a vw? That wagon is screaming "turbo me".

I'll be trying to put the finishing touches on my car tonight. If it goes well i'll try and come by to help for a bit.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:55 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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yeah her new wagon is sick...i like it a lot, rides better than my 91 does...

if you can swing by that would be awesome Athal!

got the bolt i needed today, and Matt i have a diff gasket for you...also good news, picked up a used GPS unit for the car...so yes i will have a speedo!!! yay!

ciao

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