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[Cook]

Hi all. I'm getting close but still have these niggling things that stop getting it completed. Had a further issue with the gauge cluster when it got damaged on return from being fixed last. So after another trip to NSW it came back and speedo wouldn't work. Should have double checked it all before I put the dash back together.  Identified the issue is bad connection in the wiring from gauge to sender and/or plug at sender end.  Annoying as the speedo was working previously. Rerun the wiring and now works. Dash, carpet etc all back together and went over everything before I book it in for RWC. Once I realised I needed the wiper washer to work for RWC I filled it with water and you guessed it.  The one way valve is too strong for the pump to push the water through. Went to Rares to get another one (one I had is new but been sitting around for a while). Well the new one is that strong Linda Lovelace would have trouble drawing fluid through it. Bought a straight hose connector and that is going to replace it. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Cheers Ron 

[Cook]

And it doesn't stop. Deleted the valve and run straight through and only a trickle of water. Checked underneath and a seal on the pump is now leaking. I suspect pressure due to the valve has caused this. Bearing in mind, in my wisdom I hid the pump in the guard and run the hosing through it. Lucky I have another pump and just checked it and all ok. Slightly different connections so have to cut another piece of hose a fraction longer so it meets snugly. Back to the garage. Cheers Ron

[hawk]

Keep at it Ron, The hatch looks amazing and you'll work through all the niggly issues.

Its always the small things at the end that cause the most issues. My gearbox only went back in a day before the road worthy was booked and my fuel gauge still doesn't work.

Easiest thing to do is make a list, check everything over and work through the items one at a time.

[Cook]

Thanks Steve. Problem was I'd finished the list and a few things decided to stop working. Not surprising but annoying. I've been keeping an eye on you and your dad's progress. Going well. Cheers Ron

[Swarbs]

Well to put a brighter note on things 

Have been putting a 4 door together for nigh on 14 odd years now and can say after rego round a year ago, and finalising a few glitchy things

I put it on a dyno last weekend and bugger me -- i'm finished !! 

 

Pretty well all i need to do is find a windscreen wiper knob which the dog chewed on years ago

and blank the choke hole in the dash with something.

 

Don't give up and don't give up hope in finishing.

 

Have a hatch now in the shed that has come back from panel and paint 

no doubt i will be revisiting this thread in the future 

 

Great thread and keep at it fella's

[Shiney005]

I'm bringing mine down to Joe's next month Dave. I will be sure to stop in and say g,day.  

[Cook]

Good stuff Dave. I just bought a wiper knob from Resto Country. They were on back order. I'm booked in for roadworthy next Wednesday. Will be interesting. Cheers Ron

[Swarbs]

I'm bringing mine down to Joe's next still want it I will be sure to stop in and say g,day.

Sounds good
Still have that cage hanging round if you still want it