Dean_Fuller

Allen....Man that is looking sweet ! So much further than what I am doing. Can't wait to see whats next.

BigAl1

The aluminum ball joints were replaced in the first group of parts - all is good!

BigAl1

LOW price Alert! For those in Canada, Autopartsway has the High Pressure power steering hose from Cohline (COH1647250) for $41.88. Still says in stock, the one I got looks like exact copy of what I took out, down to the restrictor, the rubber "rub" donut, and the sleeve at the pump end.

BigAl1

Today was one of those days where everything comes together just right - parts are in-hand, everything is clean and ready, and no broken bolts! The PS system is now complete, ready for fluid. I found the 14 x 18 copper crush rings for the PS banjo fittings at a local hydraulic hose shop - nice alternative source. And, verified the -10AN Aeroquip AQP Socketless hose fits the factory engine oil hose fittings very snug, so bought a 3' piece of that. It has both the temperature and pressure requirements for this job, so pleased with that.
The Ford Contour dual electric fan setup was all cleaned, repainted, and assembled along with custom brackets to mount it to the radiator using the normal shroud holders on the side. Also used some small rubber washer hose as an edge trim on the shroud - just slit one wall of the hose and fit to the shroud edge where it touches the radiator core face. I didn't want the shroud edge to vibrate against the core fins or tubes, so being careful here. Still have to measure and design the top bracket which will hold the air intake ovals in stock location.
Got the radiator assy installed, AC condensor and it's fan installed, and the radiator hoses in place. Just the radiator bleed hose to source, and coolant could be added! Started building the engine oil hoses, then stopped for the evening - but once those are done, oil can go in. Slowly getting heading toward being able to crank the engine with the starter and no plugs to get oil flowing. Next challenge will be the alternator mounting - I think the top pivot bolt threads in the block are stripped, so probably have to go to 10MM.

Jadz928

Damn! That looks SO good.

Dean_Fuller

I am in awe !

Ducman82

looking great!

BigAl1

Thanks guys!

gbgastowers

Al,
The car is looking spectacular. If I remember correctly the power steering reservoir has a non cleanable/non changeable filter in it and it is recommended to get a new reservoir. They are not very pricey. It looks like you are using the original one. Gunar

BigAl1

Thanks Gunar. I didn't realize there is supposed to be a filter there - it didn't have one when I got it. Is the replacement reservoir a direct fit bolt-in?

Ducman82

old school res cans like that (like mine) DO HAVE a replaceable filter. i replaced mine. its under that metal screen on the bottom. you have to take off the cap, and use pliers to take off the spring and spring clips. looks like a little mesh donut.

gbgastowers

Not a direct bolt in. I cut my metal reservoir up with a dremel and used it for a half moon bracket that held a big hose clamp and put the new reservoir in that and tightened up the hose clamp. It worked very well and holds the plastic tank secure. https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...new-style.html

BigAl1

Got a PN for this filter?

Ducman82

waiting to hear back from the porsche shop i got it from in ABQ.

Orantes

Top notch work Al. Looks awesome.