While off I’ve managed to pull the Orion out once to wash the dust off
It’s now away for winter on Sorn

























I’ve purchased genuine Nos Headlights which are to be fitted for next year











Still got a pair of Recaro headrests to fit to the rear seat



While running it up to temperature I did notice alittle froth in the header tank
I need to flush the coolant system and see if it reappears when possible

I’ve purchased a couple of lower temp thermostats to try in it aswell
82 and a 74 deg
I can’t remember what’s currently in it, I think it could be a 92 or 88 deg

But since it’s been built the first initial kick in of the fans has always been higher up the gauge
Once it’s kicked in its always kicked back in just under 3/4
I think it’s possibly getting a false reading... as until the stat opens it won’t see the true engine coolant temp
Anyway I’m looking into lower temp stats and when possible I’m gonna check there’s no head gasket issues
If there isn’t great but I’m still gonna sort a few bits
If it’s done the gasket so be it...
Engine will come out and go to Andy’s @ Overboost
https://m.facebook.com/OverboostUK/?locale2=en_GBfor a new head gasket, cam belt etc
May get the manifold coated if it’s off again to try reduce the under bonnet temps still
The gearbox can come out and the Focus box will go in
If I haven’t got time Andy will get the job

I’d also like to look into fitting the Brembos and decide if there a yes or no
So that’s about back up to date for 2017
Sorry it’s all alittle brief, but 10 years have past since I started the build
It’s taken me a day to do a new thread and I’ve saved what pictures I can

Photobucket can now do one