Pontifex4's project thread

[Cyberpunky]

Looking good Charlie. Looks like you are almost there

[pontifex4]

I am getting close, though I still have to:

• Install the fuel rail
• Install cooling system
• Rebuild Big Black calipers
• Rebuild power steering pump
• Install rebuilt steering shaft
• Install new control arms
• Bleed everything
• Run for a heat cycle and then change oil and filter

[Cyberpunky]

Are you using the CEP fuel rail ? I just bought one off XtaC and it looks sweet but no idea about fitting it lol

[pontifex4]

Originally Posted by Cyberpunky

Are you using the CEP fuel rail ? I just bought one off XtaC and it looks sweet but no idea about fitting it lol

No, this is the stock 968 rail. It's a little different from the 951 rail.

[fbgh2o]

I am super impressed... Want to do my 951 next?

[pontifex4]

Originally Posted by fbgh2o

I am super impressed... Want to do my 951 next?

I would be happy to! I owe you some help from when you helped with my turbo swap. And I still have your hose clamps.

I should have it back on the road at the end of next weekend.

Meanwhile, I managed to break the reference sensor plug, so I'll need to replace that:



I have the radiator back in, and the fuel, vacuum and coolant lines all reinstalled (I think):



New hardware for the exhaust:



Rebuilt steering shaft:



And the power steering pump hung in place but not fully connected because I ordered the wrong seals for the banjo bolt at the pump:

[Cyberpunky]

Looks really clean compared to my engine bay Charlie, nice work mate

[pontifex4]

I resealed and painted the front calipers with some free time I had today. Quite an easy job, though one of the small pistons had a substantial ding in it (I bought these used). Fortunately, I had a good replacement piston on hand, so I swapped it in.

Tomorrow, I'm adding fluids, checking torques and then turning the key.

[Cyberpunky]

Originally Posted by pontifex4

......and then turning the key.

gotta be a great feeling after all the work

[pontifex4]

It's official! I took it for a test drive tonight with some cheap oil to wash out the assembly lube. More power, and the engine is really smooth.

Calipers rebuilt:



Shot of the adapters for future reference:



Installed:





New starter:



Still left to go:

I have to rebuild that power steering pump, put some new oil in and a filter (I left it draining after my test drive) and re-bleed the brakes. The pedal is a little soft.

[Dougs951]

Looks Great!!!!

[pontifex4]

And finally, here's my girlfriend driving it on the skid pad:



Success.

[pontifex4]

A short track video from my first weekend on the freshened motor. It definitely has more power, though some of that is the replaced Hall sensor. It performed beautifully.

[Cyberpunky]

I see in the skid pan photo 94 octane is the highest you can get ? so is that what you run ?

[ehall]

Usually, in the states, 93 octane or 94 ron is the "Premium Unleaded Fuel". That said, I can go down to Sunoco and get 110 octane fuel for about 40% more cash money, per gallon. Pontiflex is likely in the same boat. ps, football season is coming!