Over 2 months with no progress. That had to change. I have been having a hell of a time with these brake lines. I finally finished them and was able to get them installed properly. They look kind of ghetto but they will be hidden for the most part so no big deal.
I made sure everything was tight and put some fluid in, and what do you know, there is a leak. I was not able to find out as I've spent many night swearing and sweating due to these damn lines, so I just came inside. I'll get someone over to pump the brake so I can figure out where it's coming from.
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I have finished (kind of) my power steering delete by going to the scrap yard and getting a Honda clutch res. I attached the end of the hose to is so I can add power steering fluid if needed, also it acts as a breather. I've heard that addign a breather will make the steering a lot loser. We'll see.
I tucked the res in a corner where it's hidden. I didn't want to mount it because I would have to get another Spoon res cover for it. That is $14 I don't want to spend.
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And I slapped my engine back together. I put in new GSR pistons, rods, and rings. I didn't take pictures of the rebuild because it was a fast process and I forgot. The timing belt is a GReddy one so that should give me an extra 70hp. OEM metal head gasket. I had a Cometic one for the old boost build, but that would have lowered the compression too much to enjoy the car. I lost a few bucks in the swap but hopefully it will be worth it.
I might clean it up a little.
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In other news. I was working on some stuff in the garage one day. I left and locked up. I got a call 20 minutes later from the wife saying she heard a loud bang coming from the garage. I asked if the car was on the ground (it's on jack-stands only with no wheels), she said no. I figured whatever it was, can be replaced if needed. I get home to find the B16A head on the ground upside down. It was sitting on my beer fridge then on a big tub, probably a good 4 feet off the ground.
I was pretty frustrated at that point so I left it there for a few days. I finally picked it up and looked at it. No damage found so far. I guess the real test will be when I go to start it up.
Well that's it for now. Hopefully I can get these brake lines figured out so I can finally make some real progress with this rebuild. After the lines are all good, all that is needed is to put the engine back in the car and take it to the next AutoCross event. There is one in 2 weeks. My fingers are crossed.
