For anyone who missed the first thread here it is.... click me

Well I've been putting my car back together slowly over the last few weeks. Once I get the DP back from the welder I should be able to start it up. Only problem will be getting my car re-registered.

While the engine was out I painted various parts, and replaced whatever needed to be.

Alright enough typing. Here is what everyone wants to see.

Before:



making progress:






almost done:

 

few more.... Yeah I know these pics aren't the best. I'll take better ones once everything is back together.



Interior ( I don't know why)

 

Very nice!!

Are you leaving the diagnostics box hanging there, or do you plan on extending that to the rear bin?

I have yet to finish mine. Only thing i've finished is the harness going to the alt., starter, etc. etc., and extending all the wires. I have yet to solder them back to the relay/fuse boxes though. Hoping I can finish it this week, so I can hook up the Microtech next.

With the diagnostics box, and all the relay/fuse boxes, there was like 40+ wires!

-Alex

 

wow, looks sharp you going to be at the md bbq?

 

What is the canister for and who makes it?

 

Since he has the factory cap on the filler neck, i'd say it's an AST. No clue on who makes it though.

-Alex

 

While I agree that it is probably an AST, that sure as heck isn't a factory cap. Look closer... billet.

 

I'm speaking of the cap on the filler neck. The one with the yellow sticker.

-Alex

Edit: Second thought, it may not be an AST. Look at the first picture. That picture was taken before he changed/took apart the car. I don't see an AST, and one line is going to the overflow, and the other looks to go to the radiator. (instead of plugged) I thought you had to use a diffrent cap when removing the AST?!

 

Did you even look at the picture I referenced in my post?

 

I wasn't aware of a BBQ, but if I get it all back together in time then I'm in.

Jim,
OBX makes the can. It's not that nice of a piece, but it gets the job done for what I need it for. It costs about $65. I got rid of the AST a long time ago. This little can is the resivoir for the rotary aviation MOP block adapter. Right now it's full with Idemitsu premix. The only problem is there is no vent to allow the fluid to flow freely. I will have to get a crank case breather and have a small pipe welded onto the filler cap.

-Dan

Edit:

the next step is getting rid of all that extra IC piping by re-welding the inlet pipe directly towards the tubo.

 

I don't think you read my post very well. I stated SINCE the factory cap is still on the filler neck, the canister is probably an AST. Then you went on to say that the cap is made from solid stock, or billet as you called it, which it is, on the canister, not on the filler neck.

-Alex

 

From this angle, I'd say it's a an oil catch can, although I don't see any lines going to it (maybe not hooked up yet?).

I'm with Jim, I'd like to know who makes it! Looks really nice.

 

And I agreed. Did you notice?

And it was the canister I was asking about, wasn't it? Once again, did you read my post?

 

Thanks! I'm just interested in the cap. I need a small diameter billet cap and neck to use for an oil fill neck for my valve covers, preferably without anyone's logo stenciled on it.

 

Yes!

Now read that again Jim. It clearly states which cap I was talking about. Since you asked what the canister was, I mentioned the factory cap on the filler neck, to show that the canister is probably an AST, since you normally replace that cap when removing the AST.

-Alex

 

here is a link to the company that makes it. I actually don't think the can itself is billet. I believe it's steel with some kind of paint over it. The cap on the other hand may be billet. Hope thats helpful

-Dan

 

I knew which cap you were talking about. I didn't think you knew which cap I was talking about.

Damn internet... can't understand anybody any more.

 

I could machine a neck and cap from solid stock if your interested. Whatever design you want/need. Just send me a PM if your interested.

-Alex

 

Thanks Dan. The cap and neck are definitely billet, and since the canister body is highly polished, I assume it's aluminum also, despite the fact that they call them "steel reservoir tanks". A magnet would know the difference.

 

Threads and all? O-ring/gasket relief?

 

Yea I can do threads and all without a problem! As far as o-ring/gasket relief, i'm assuming your speaking of a groove for them to sit in? If so, I can also do that without a problem. Send me a PM, and I can send you some pics of work i've done.

-Alex

 

alright got the breather pipe installed. I should have a few pics of it tomorrow.

 

and the final product.

 

that looks very nice. the little breather filter is funny though.

 

I was thinking of putting a round one on instead of a cone one.