Been a while since I posted but I hope everyone had a good new year and getting stuck into their projects!
Thanks to all my Christmas and birthday money I was able to take a trip to Minispares to but some more bits!
First thing I purchased was the a new manifold LCB (C-AEG368) with a new stainless RC40 (C-STR811S). For some reason I thought I had a catalytic converter on my old exhaust and could re-use it but I didn't so I'll have to see if Minispares have downpipe that fits between the manifold and the box.
Next big purchase was a new front wiring loom (YMC12010). It's a bit daunting going to replace the wiring loom as I'm learning everything as I go but hopefully I can identify all the wires and label them before I put it in. I'm going to get some self adhesive cable labels so it's easier to identify if I ever need to find a specific cable/connector. I did notice that my loom didn't come with the bulkhead and dash grommets fitted so I assume I can take them off the old one and fit or buy new?
To complicate it further I've decided to add some extra protection/improve the aesthetics of the loom by adding a braid over the visible parts of the loom in the engine bay and under the dash. I watched the YT series by Total Car Reviews where he braided his loom and it looked really good so I thought I would give it a go..
I bought a few sizes of cable braid sleeve (10mm, 20mm, 32mm) so that should get over all the connectors. I'll then be heat shrinking the ends for a nice finish. See images below of my first attempt - the heat shrink really finishes it well. I'll figure out what to do where the loom splits and make a better cut through the braid but this will be covered with insulation tape to protect it.
I still need to figure out what to do with my carburettor - I plan to go from HIF38 to HIF44 but not yet purchased a second hand one off eBay (I bought a service kit in preparation for it).
I still need to buy the flexible tubes for fuel lines but that's for the next shopping trip. I'll probably buy the braided type as they look cool!