KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3

[Hobbawobba]

Good list going there aye bro. Make sure to bench bleed the new master when you get one aye! Will save a massive amount of time in the long run

[ian65]

The rad hose looks OK, but does anyone know a source for replacement hoses, rubber or silicone, other than Rock Auto?

Adam might still have a set left over from the group buy..... they are excellent.... we'll worth asking...

http://www.rx7fb.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2078&start=60


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[Casey]

Thanks Ian - PM sent

[ian65]

if you are contacting Adam I don't think he gets on here anymore... probably best emailing him via their website

[Casey]

Thanks Ian - enquiry sent via the DFTR website

[Casey]

Thanks Ian, Andy is sending me his last set of black hoses

If anyone wants a set of these hoses, Any still ahs 2 pairs each of hoses in red and blue. Cost £70 delivered.

[Casey]

Nothing exciting, but an update on what I've been doing.

Whilst waiting for the hoses I've been doing some cleaning up or replacing of bits to go back on:

The new thermostat elbow, versus the old one, with new paper gasket - I hope this will be OK, as I noted from a parts list that it should be a metal crush gasket? Seems a bit overkill...?

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Now fixed with s/s bolts. I managed to tap 7 full threads into the bottom of the lower fixing hole. Using a slightly longer bolt, some careful measuring and a washer, I 'm maximising the use of those threads. Looking at the original bolts, it appears about 7-9 threads were utilised. Both bolts tightened up nicely. Proof will be when I look for any leaks later! I tested the thermostat too, which is operating to spec.

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Rad surrounds, battery tray, battery clamp and idler bracket all returned to bare metal:

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First part of POR-15 full treatment, a thorough degrease in hot "Marine Clean":

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That was followed by 30 minutes of soaking in "POR-15 "Metal Prep", thorough drying, then 2 coats of POR-15 "Chassis Black". The finish isn't as good as I'd like, but not much is visible, and I'm more concerned about keeping corrosion at bay then appearance:

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I've also thoroughly cleaned the plastic rad shroud and all the areas in the engine bay that have been accessible with the rad removed!

I'll start putting stuff back in tomorrow, whilst I await arrival of:

- new hoses
- stainless steel Mikalor clamps
- foam strip for radiator
- a few trim clips

I will use s/steel bolts to replace the original ones wherever possible.

Cleaned up the fan and viscous clutch too:

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Hopefully, the engine bay will start to look a bit cleaner and neater at the end of this

All this, because I inspected the idler bracket bushes

[ian65]

you'll be giving Pete a run for his money in the pristine engine stakes at this rate

[Casey]

Pete has certainly set a very high bar!

[Casey]

Silicone hoses and Mikalor clamps arrived yesterday:

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Everything now back in place in the engine bay. Fresh grease in the idle arm mount. Stainless steel bolts used where possible around the radiator.

I've run the engine up to temp today whilst constantly looking and saw no apparent leaks of coolant. I then went for a spirited drive for 20 minutes and checked thoroughly again. There was the tiniest of dribbles of coolant from the top hose connection to the rad, so nipped it up and will check again on next journey. The drive out was most enjoyable!

Engine bay getting better, but still nowhere near DKWW2000 standard

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