New (manual) vs old (auto) Lambdas.
Yes I realise a lot more heat would probably help, but was hoping to get it finished today. I do have a (butane?) torch somewhere, but assuming the new lambdas work properly that job can wait till I've got less time
Next job was to drill out the M8 flanges on the new cat pipes. However, I went looking through my boxes of bolts and couldn't find any M8's that were long enough. What I have got loads of is M8 manifold studs extracted from old C30SE/GET cylinder heads. Hmmm...
I don't think they're stainless, but on the other hand I've never seen a rusty one either. Anyhow, screw the short end into the threaded part of the cat pipes, and use stainess washers and aerostiffs on the other end - comme ca..
I like this - it gives two degrees of freedom - If it has to come apart again either the nut comes off the stud, or the stud unscrews from the cat pipes. Anyhow, the cat pipes went on relatively easily,
Next was to lower the car so the front and back are the same height - both about 8 ijches off he ground. Then unscrew the gearbox filler plug and top up. Managed to get 2.5L of Dextron in - which was the start of my problem; Presumably the gearbox was empty. Anyhow couldn't get any more in so crossed my fingers and started it up.
Back under the car, and continue squirting Dextron in. Bugga - only had 4L to start with, and managed to get all that in. A quick look at Haynes suggests dry capacity is 8.8L. Cock Not sure where I'll be able to get any more from tomorrow.
And the exhaust is blowing at both joints between the cat and mid pipes. Gonna need some exhaust putty. Still, at least the joints should come apart easily.