A Kiwis Series 3

[TOOL]

Did you remember the little spacers on the outlying studs?

Common cause of water pump leaks.

[KYPREO]

Make sure the water pump and housing is torqued properly. The studs sometimes have a habit of breaking loose in which case you won't be able to get it tight enough. It might be worthwhile reinstalling the studs with new stud lock.

Do you know what the torque setting is for the water pump housing nuts? Haynes manual gives water pump torques but not housing.

I've looked it up in the Factory Service Manual. For the series 5 style water pump housing with the extra stud, the torque on the water pump housing nuts is 18-26 Nm (13-20 ft-lb). There is a nut and a lock washer.

[Hobbawobba]

Did you remember the little spacers on the outlying studs?

Common cause of water pump leaks.

I didn't see anything as I removed the water pump at all aye? It seems to be holding water at the moment though

Just realised I hadn't replied to everyone. Thanks!

I have run the car up to temp a few times now. Idle is a bit high at ~1300 when cold and slowly getting higher as the car warmed up (~1550). I sprayed carb cleaner all over to try and find any vacuum leaks but didn't have any luck. Will
try with a water spray bottle next time. Tim said the idle screw sometimes moves a bit which I'm hoping is the case. Since adjusted it a bit. Exhaust is still a bit leaky but it's hard to tell from the loudness .

I'm currently looking up insurance companies trying to figure out who is good for modified cars haha. Will try to get a good update posted soon

[Hobbawobba]

I'll leave this here for now



MOT passed. Popped out for a drive with Steve-A. I need to pick up the go pro from my brother haha

[ian65]

that's awesome Jesse, massive respect to you for getting this done and back onto the road.... have you got a lsd in it? You'll need one to get that power down...... top work mate!

[spirit r]

MOT passed.

Surprised Jesse how fast you finished these incredible streetwork. Congratulation fantastic jop you've done. Respect!

[KiwiDave]

CHUR bro! REspect. I agree with Ian, you'll be wanting some LSD action up your rear end. Top work and I look forward to seeing it but I'll probably hear it first

[TOOL]

Well done mate.

What they said. Your open diff won’t last long.

[biznatch]

Plenty of power on tap now eh? Must be a rush to drive!

[DKWW2000]

Jesse
Cant wait to see your hard work..........I bet you feel like a cat with 2 tails........well done mate.
When/where is the first show?