The VW engine is all re-wired, it has new oil, and I have tightened up the case bolts. There was a minor oil seep and it sealed up then. I have been working steadily on the new wiring, and it is nearly done.
All the lights are mounted and working, and blinkers are tested. Engine turns readily. Battery is strong. Horn loud. Wipers work on “fast” setting only. Brakes are holding hydraulic pressure overnight without seepage. Brake lights are small but have very bright LED “bulbs.”
Every day I have been telling myself that “today will be the day”. “Today I will start the car .” (for just the second time in 18 mos.) I haven’t & it seems that has been going on for a month.
Each day there is another delay. Running out of supplies, weather, dealing with the house, holiday parties, newly discovered flaws which must be addressed, family issues, health issues, bla bla bla…
I still need to wire the high beams, horn button, the starter switch, and instrument power lead. Then I need to make a little panel under the instruments for the new switches.
I did kick the engine over a bit to circulate the new oil. I won’t put gasoline in the car until the wiring is done. Maybe today it will start and run.
I still have no mats, carpet, seats, belts & doors. The body still needs more reinforcement and there are no rear body mounts. Minor things compared to wiring.
The fuel gauge wiring terminations, and panel indicators, now with new terminations.
Every connection, splice and terminal is soldered, and all are double heat-shrinked.
