Buying someones project always has its down falls. I am not too sure if I should continue on this build thread, take over Subiroo's thread, or start my own. For now I will post here.
First thing that needed to be addressed was the hard start up. It would crank for a very long time before firing up. The fuel pump was unusually noisy, and if I primed the car a few times it would start immediately. Swapped the Walbro 255 with an AEM 345 Pump that AFR had at their shop and Presto! Fires up with little cranking. I swear I took some pictures, but cant find them. All well
While checking over the engine I noticed some fluid under the throttle body on the block. I tore a bunch of itshay out to investigate *Note that the bottom bolt on the BPV was loose (potential boost leak??) and the throttle body gasket was torn*. Got to here and spent a good while scratching my head and poking around hoses.
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Noticed the 14mm bolt and investigated. There is a crush washer, regular washer, and a red gasket which were all mangled
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Looks like this could be the issue here. Cleaned up what I could and added that to the parts list.
Found this gem also while checking things out
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mason rice, on Flickr
Pretty sure the Power steering pressure like is leaking. It is difficult to if that is the EXACT leak, but nothing above it is wet and the other fitting closer to the PS pump is also weeping. This one is going to be a itchbay to change by the looks of it and pretty expensive for a hose. Going to start tallying up the parts order.