PorscheG96

Very well done. It looks like you'll be making it to Hershey afterall!

968workaholic

No plug for the top of the timing belt cover?

RajDatta

Those pictures are 3 days old already. A lot changed in 3 days.
Raj

968workaholic

Just wanted to mention it. Nothing worse than getting road debris in there and shortening the life of the new rollers

RajDatta

Agreed.
As far as debris is concerned, these belt covers aren't exactly water or air tight. There are a lot of open sections in the back cover where all the elements can get in.
Raj

968workaholic

Another opening won't help that though

RajDatta

Update: 4/22/2008

A few pictures from Sunday. Steve Z came over to work his magic on the car. A few pictures of Steve in action..






I should have an update later with some more work on the car.
Raj

Stephenwz968

Raj, it was my pleasure! For those interested, the process was:

Wash, ONR
Clay; claymagic blue/ONR as lube
Polish - Menzerna IP on a megs 8006 pad/Hitachi Rotary at 1700
Polish - Menzerna Nano Polish on a megs 8006 pad/Flex speed 6
Polish - Meguiar's 66 on a megs 8006 pad/Flex speed 6
Seal- Meguiar's 21 on a megs 9006 pad/Flex speed 4

Seal wheels with Megs 21
Rear window cleaned with Megs 80 then plastx
Cleaned convertible top with Megs APC 10:1

RajDatta

Update: 4/23/2008
The transmission is in the car. I could not get my transmission back in time so I had to "borrow" a friends car. I removed his transmission and installed it in my car last night. I was working until 1am trying to get everything put together.
I should be able to do some shake down runs and check all systems. Keeping my fingers crossed. I am very tired and my whole body hurts. I hope it was all worth it and I can make it to hershey.
Pray for me.
Raj

Stephenwz968

You are one crazy fellow!!! I'm praying for you that the shake down runs are smooth as silk!

Steve

Damian in NJ

Er, you didn't take mine, did you??

RajDatta

LOL. no. This one doesn't have LSD

Raj

RajDatta

The car is running great. So far so good. I am putting it back up on stands to check everything again. Took her for a 3 mile ride and everything felt normal. All temps are where they need to be. Heater is blowing hot air.
Need to adjust tie rods since I swapped them and the steering is off center.
Might add a bit more negative camber while I have her up.
If all looks dry under, I will install the belly pan and should be all set mechanically.
Regards.
Raj

Stephenwz968

Great to hear! Now you just need to get some rest so you'll be coherant at Hershey! :P

Steve

RajDatta

Update: 4/26/2008
The car ran flawlessly. I had no issues what so ever and driving it to Hershey was great fun. Now its time to pull my friend's transaxle out of the car and put mine in when it gets back.
I am very pleased with the end results. Some of you who have been checking this thread were surprised to see the car at Hershey. In the end, it all came together.
Lack of sleep and long hrs were all worth it!
Regards.
Raj