2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by colorado80439

Humm! looks like you can't use this stuff on a Ford?

Huh, that's really funny and I never noticed

[fleetus macmullitz]

MJ,

Really enjoying all the updates.

Can’t help but think things would have gone a lot smoother if you had a dedicated parts truck…

[syborg tt]

These little Zip Ties are awesome as the tail loops around and doesn't protrude and cut you.





Twist ties have also become my friend.

[syborg tt]

Oh Man I so want one of these !!!!!!

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

MJ,

Really enjoying all the updates.

Can’t help but think things would gone a lot smoother if you had a dedicated parts truck…

[syborg tt]

I needed a better solution securing the DSE wiper harness to the firewall. Instead of using the factory hardware I tapped the existing
holes to 1/4 x 20 and threaded the ARP bolts from the engine bay into the interior. It also completes the ARP them on the firewall and it is
also an easy way to secure the line clamps.

I needed larger stainless steel washer so a quick trip to Home Depot 20 minutes before closing I grabbed the washers & jam nuts I needed.



Since I was unable to use a tap handle on a couple of the holes I had to improvise. On the smaller taps a 12 point 6mm socket
will easily prevent the tap from twisting. However, It can fall out so I used my favorite roll of blue tap to secure it.







You can see one of the ARP bolts and one of the sheet metal screws has yet to be removed and replace. In the end I am not sure
anyone will really notice but I am certain Mike will notice so I had to do it before he called m out.



The DSE wire harness is now neatly secured



You can see the top bolt as on the only one left and it was ugly compare to the stainless steer nuts.



All done.







If anyone tells me that I need to replace the brake booster hardware with ARP bolts I promise you I will start crying.



Clean Up time as I have to get some sleep.



These mini ratchets are so useful. If you don't have them in your tool box you need to buy some.




I have hit my head on this M F N bracket so many times that it is coming off till I absolutely need it on !!!

[syborg tt]

Well I am down to the last three wires on the Holley Terminator X. The little Red/White wire need to have power when
the ignition is on and still on when cranking.

In order to confirm I have the correct circuit I will need to power the car back up and crank the motor. However, I would
I don't really want to crank a dry motor. So Mike suggested I remove the Purple wire on the solenoid and trick the car
into thinking it's cranking.

Which means I have to take the dang header off yet again !!!!!!

Picture for reference.



Note the location of the Lokar Dip Stick. If you locate the dip stick one cylinder forward it actually doesn't seat in the block well.



Towel for paint protection



Minutes later the header is off. I a so happy I decided to do shorty headers with a downpipe.



Wire Off !!



Optima battery is back in the car and powering up the AAW body harness.



AAW provides three additional power sources that you can easily tap into. I just needed to confirm which one I need to use.

Top - Battery Constant
Middle - Ignition On Battery Constant - No Juice while Cranking.
Bottom - Ignition On Battery Constant - Hot while Cranking





I am going to keep it simple and just install a spade terminal and call it a day. However I am going to try to keep it very clean looking.



Sorry for the blurry picture.



I also connected the last two wires that needed an ignition on circuit.



Purple wire back on and don't forget to remove the port cover.





I feel like I have an intimate relationship with this hardware as this header has been off so many times.



Battery disconnected and calling it a night and going for a walk with Remy

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Another while I am here I redid the ''Red'' Hot Wire for the Vintage Air Unit as I didn't like how it looked. It now runs neatly
above the opening into the cowl.



I reached out to Andrew (( Holley EFI Tuner and all around nice guy )) and he told me what I would need to get so he could
remote in during start up and make sure everything is good. He will also be tweaking the tune once I get the car drive able.



These will be the last two wire that I connect to the Holley EFI





I also went around tightening all of the Transmission coolant lines fittings.







I am finally caught up on my posts.

[syborg tt]

Okay guys I need your help.

Help Please

For some reason I am unable to get this line to stop leaking and I have replaced both crush washers and it still leaks.

Anyone have any suggestions.





Mike I began the bleeding of the power steering and we accidently put in a little to much power steering fluid. Opps.

A quick trip to Home Goods to get a $5.00 problem saver





I also lubed all of the O Rings and tighten all of the outside vintage air fittings.



My custom modified open end wrench





This picture is for Skip

[DWC]

I don't have much input for leaking banjo bolts. I did have a couple of brake line coupler fittings that I thought I had tight enough, but still slowly leaked. A little more muscle and they were good to go.

Daniel

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by DWC

I don't have much input for leaking banjo bolts. I did have a couple of brake line coupler fittings that I thought I had tight enough, but still slowly leaked. A little more muscle and they were good to go.

Daniel

I jumped on the good old inter - web and found a video however I don't think it applies as all the parts are new.




However this might be the issue