If you are interested in the full story I suggest you read this post from July 2013 first for the back story : The Beginning of my Journey and then work through the rest of the Archive on the panel to the right.
Current Visitors : Latest Post: Lost Bung
Tasks Completed
1. Initial Cosmetic Fixes
2. Clutch Cable replaced
3. Front Ride Height increased
4. Sump Guard fitted
5. Wheel Alignment checked
6. Steering Bushes replaced
7. The Boot (Trunk) redesigned
8. Battery Isolation Switch fitted
9. Brake Light Switch replaced
10. Auxiliary Electrical Panel fitted
11. Engine/Chassis Earth Strap fitted
12. Fuel Filler Pipe replaced
13. Exhaust Pipe fixed
14. Replace Front Number Plate after crash
15. Repair the Offside Front Wing after crash
16. Fit Tension Spring to Clutch
17. Fit new Front Wing
18. Fit a new Thermostat and Cooling Fan Switch
19. Grease Propshaft CV Joints
20. New Rear View Mirror fitted
21. Steering Rack checked
22. Oil leak in Sump reduced
23. A Better Rear View Mirror Fitted
24. Additional Flasher Light and Bigger Buzzer fitted
25. Elastic Band added to Fuel Filler cap to make a better seal
26. Rear Exhaust Mounting changed to a Rubber Mounting
27. Wind Deflectors Fitted
28. New, Longer, Mud Flap fitted (Second attempt)
29. Exhaust Heat Shield Renovated
30. Doors made Folding for Storage behind Seats
31. Reversing Lights Fixed
32. Handbrake Guard Fitted
33. Reversing Sensors Fitted
34. Reversing Switch Power feed changed to Ignition Live
35. Matching Nearside Front Wing and Mudflap fitted
36. Fog lights mounted direct to car body
37. Handbrake adjusted
38. Fitted Aluminium Treadplates to Footwell Floors
39. Catalytic Converter replaced
40. Petrol Smell identified and pipe replaced
41. A Ram-Air Cooling System fitted to Starter Motor
42. Tested the Exhaust with one outlet blocked
43. New Luggage Rack Fitted
44. Fitted a new Grill
45. Fitted a new Thermostat Gasket
46. Fitted a new Serpentine Belt
47. Replace Bushes on Bottom of Rear Shock Absorbers.
48. Raise Rear Ride Height
49. Engine Cover Fitted
50. Fit Daylight Running Lights
51. Rewired Front Indicators
52. Fitted Brake Light Monitor
53. Fitted LED Voltmeter and USB Charging Point
54. New Battery Fitted
55. Redesigned Heat Shield Mounting
56. Fitted more Running Lights
57. Built ECU Diagnostic Interface Cable
58. Painted Rear Drums
59. Fitted Handbrake Warning Light
60. Fitted Longer Wind Deflectors
70. Fitted new Exhaust System and Lambda Sensor
71. Fitted Flexible Joint in Exhaust System
72. Fitted Seat Belt Extension to Driver Seat
73. Changed the Idle Speed from 1000 rpm to 850 rpm
74. Replaced Coolant Temperature Sensor
75. Partially blocked off Intake Grid
76. Fitted a Grid Guard
77. Fitted Bonnet Louvers
78. Fitted New Larger Wiper Blade (10")
79. Fitted New Air Filter
80. Fitted Tyre Pressure Gauges
81. Fitted New Tyres all round
82. Removed Top Coolant Pipe
83. Redesigned Rear Number Plate
84. Fitted Third (High-Level) Brake Light
85. Fitted LED Rear Light Cluster to test
86. Fitted Proper Thermostatic Fan Switch
87. Replacement Windscreen Washer Bottle fitted
88. Built-In Battery Charger fitted
89. Cargo Net fitted to Passenger Footwell
90. New Spark Plugs fitted
91. Fitted Power Steering Reservoir
92. Redesigned Dashboard
Phase 1 - Warning Lights and 12V Supply
Phase 2 - Provide Access to Electrical Panel with New Cover
Phase 3 - Fit matching Driver side Cover
Phase 4 - Fit matching covers to Transmission Cover
Phase 5 - Fit improved Warning Light Panel
Phase 6 - Fit matching Centre Panel
93. Revised the Interior to match the Dashboard
94. Fitted combined Oil Pressure Switch/sensor and new Switch
95. Added a Leg Pad
96. Rewired Lambda Sensor
97. Fitted Reversing Assist Camera
98. Fitted New Exhaust Shield
99. Fitted Replacement Speedo Cable
100. Fitted new Radiator
101. Repaired Nose Cone
102. Fitted a New Nose Cone
103. Fitted a new Sump and Sump Guard
104. Replaced cheap Oil Pressure Gauge with a Mechanical One
105. New Gear Change Knob
106. New Sump Guard fitted
107. Carried out a Corner Weighting - Perfect 50% each way.
108. Fitted a Diagnostic Port
109. Replaced Fuel Pump/Sender
110. Fitted Headlight Warning Light
Tasks In Progress
Electrical System
Phase 1 - Identify Relays (Partially completed)
Status: Just need to track down the ECU Relay. I can hear it clicking behind dash and instrument cluster.
Phase 2 - Identify Fuses (Partially completed)
Status: Just need to identify 3 fuses
Phase 3 - Identify Services (Partially completed)
Phase 4 - Fit Battery Isolation Switch (Complete)
Phase 5 - Fit Auxiliary Panel (Complete)
Phase 6 - Wire in Camera and SatNav (Complete)
Tasks Still Outstanding
1. Redesign Cooling System