VIN 16951 from France

[Domi]

Free time today, so let's keep going on rebuild my parts
Put these two pipes around the water pump. One of them was a little bit too long, so I had to cut it.
Next time it will be silicone pipes.
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Next:
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I replaced the broken screw from the fuel line.
I think I need a complete kit of screw for the next time.
I tried to mount an alternator tensioner I bought on eBay, unfortunately, like I still have an old alternator, the hole for the screw is too small anf I can't fit it.
So, for now I mounted the stainless one from Josh.
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Almost done, top of the engine is okay, I just have one little wire to connect on the starter at the bottom.
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Next step, buy some coolant and do some test

[Domi]

Bought some coolant today, and fill up the tank.
Bleed the air and everything should be fine, but no.
The water temp came up to 220° and my fans doesn't start at all?
I don't know why, as the thermostat is like new, less than a year.
Also, I had to replace the copper seal on the fuel lines, as I had several leak, i don't want to burn the engine compartment...
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[Domi]

Small update, I just check the level of my water tank and it was empty!
I think that's why the cooling wasn't on at the moment.
I don't even think to touch the water pipes next to the cooling system.
Next try tomorrow!

[Domi]

I have installed the set of lifts pistons from PJ Grady, awesome product!
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I think I would need in a near future a reinforcement plate at the passenger side
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And a small video
https://youtu.be/y7-8zAmfeuk

[Domi]

Someone told me the lift piston on the trunk and louver are upside down?
What do you think, is there a way to lubricate the piston better than another?

[Domi]

Just did this way, took a look at some pic of others car
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[Domi]

A friend told me the right way for the rear piston
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Today, I received a brand new alternator from John Hervey
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And this license plate just for fun
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[PJ Grady Inc.]

These pictures are the way that the factory fitted them and I believe is the correct way.
Rob

Just did this way, took a look at some pic of others car
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[Domi]

Stabilus website advice to mount the head of the piston down to lubricate them?
Link to a French website:
http://www.stabilus.fr/service-apres...s-indications/

[PJ Grady Inc.]

I wish I took French in school as I can't read it. Exactly what is the "head of the piston"?
Rob

Stabilus website advice to mount the head of the piston down to lubricate them?
Link to a French website:
http://www.stabilus.fr/service-apres...s-indications/