Got to go to the garage today for about 20 minutes. I was able to do a little work, but nothing extreme. I was able to verify that the larger adapter for Vband will work with my turbo but requires slight modification to the mounting holes (I'll snap a picture of it next time i'm out there). I also was able to verify that the V-Band ebay specials I picked up are not exactly the correct size for the internal (they're a little under). I figure I may either bevel or remove enough material to make either a smooth transition or a straight shot through. But there's a good 1/4" reduction (total, about 1/8" all round). Granted it would make the exhaust flow turbulent I just don't feel like throwing in more unknowns right after the turbo.
I also have No Limit Industries working on my fuel rails and hope to see those in the not too distant future. Didn't have time to fix up the engine anymore or set end shaft play--I however was able to identify 1 O-ring I didn't see before. It was for the CAS. Go figure. I still need to figure out some of the other O-rings and I'll ask about them when I post the picture.
Well, with out further delay here's some pictures that were requested:
What's the Oring next to the CAS one? And what about all those little ones? I imagine the two larger ones are for the oil pedestal. I know the nylon one is for the front cover. hmmm.....
New oil pan. Check out the new oil return flange that's been welded on there.
Engine bay after paint. It's quite the contrast to what it once was.
Here's my first welding experience after it's been painted over. What do you think? Pretty trashy huh? Yeah, that's what I think too.