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Not only that, but the belt obviously got caught between the timing wheel and crank angle sensor, bending one of the nubs.
Not only that, but the belt obviously got caught between the timing wheel and crank angle sensor, bending one of the nubs.
0 2019/05/07 20:21:10
Turns out that it's actually a blind hole and doesn't require plugging
Turns out that it's actually a blind hole and doesn't require plugging
0 2017/09/24 21:13:10
This is what the nub should look like.
This is what the nub should look like.
0 2019/05/07 20:21:13
Finally have it figured out. Some gasket foam added to help direct air through the radiator.
Finally have it figured out. Some gasket foam added to help direct air through the radiator.
0 2017/09/24 21:13:15
You can see a big rub mark on the CAS.
You can see a big rub mark on the CAS.
0 2019/05/07 20:21:16
Here's my car with a completely unmolested hood. The paint job, however, is only slightly better than the one on the nose, which experienced the heartbreak of psoriasis after a really shoddy crash repair by the previous owner.
Here's my car with a completely unmolested hood. The paint job, however, is only slightly better than the one on the nose, which experienced the heartbreak of psoriasis after a really shoddy crash repair by the previous owner.
0 2017/09/24 22:01:50
0 2019/05/10 18:58:58
The fins have to be carefully bent to about a 45 degree angle, after judicious application of a heat gun to prevent the powdercoating from flaking off
The fins have to be carefully bent to about a 45 degree angle, after judicious application of a heat gun to prevent the powdercoating from flaking off
0 2017/09/24 22:01:54
0 2019/05/10 18:59:01
All three pieces complete. Now on to the next stage.
All three pieces complete. Now on to the next stage.
0 2017/09/24 22:01:59
0 2019/05/10 18:59:04
The upside-down umbrella is code for something - maybe a measurement?
The upside-down umbrella is code for something - maybe a measurement?
0 2017/09/24 22:02:06
Arr
Arr
0 2019/08/30 18:19:31
The template is taped in place and then measured again (for good measure)
The template is taped in place and then measured again (for good measure)
0 2017/09/24 22:02:10
Badge number
Badge number
0 2019/08/30 18:20:01
Part of the sticker didn't want to transfer off the backing paper
Part of the sticker didn't want to transfer off the backing paper
0 2017/09/24 22:02:14
3 delivery miles
3 delivery miles
0 2019/08/30 18:20:13
That's okay, as we can just add it in afterwards
That's okay, as we can just add it in afterwards
0 2017/09/24 22:08:30
Bugs! Must've been at the front of the car carrier.
Bugs! Must've been at the front of the car carrier.
0 2019/08/30 18:20:25
The first cut is the deepest. I'm new to this angle-grinder thingy, so I was a little trepidatious, to say the least. Blanket under the hood protects the engine bay.
The first cut is the deepest. I'm new to this angle-grinder thingy, so I was a little trepidatious, to say the least. Blanket under the hood protects the engine bay.
0 2017/09/24 22:13:49
Dealer was instructed to not unwrap, wash, detail or even drive during PDI
Dealer was instructed to not unwrap, wash, detail or even drive during PDI
0 2019/08/30 18:21:13
Stay on target. The template sticker burns away at the edges as you cut, so there is precious little reference to go by if you stray from a straight line.
Stay on target. The template sticker burns away at the edges as you cut, so there is precious little reference to go by if you stray from a straight line.
0 2017/09/24 22:13:52
At the detailing shop, awaiting paint correction, full XPEL Ultimate coverage and nanocoating
At the detailing shop, awaiting paint correction, full XPEL Ultimate coverage and nanocoating
0 2019/08/30 18:21:32
Every hole needs to be looked at from a different angle
Every hole needs to be looked at from a different angle
0 2017/09/24 22:13:55
Trailered from out-of-town dealer
Trailered from out-of-town dealer
0 2019/08/30 18:22:12
View from the under-side after a few cuts
View from the under-side after a few cuts
0 2017/09/24 22:14:00
0 2019/09/09 21:57:53
The main cuts in the top are complete and the edges are completed with a Dremel. The smaller cutting wheels disintegrate comically fast and we send a volunteer to Canadian Tire for additional supplies.
The main cuts in the top are complete and the edges are completed with a Dremel. The smaller cutting wheels disintegrate comically fast and we send a volunteer to Canadian Tire for additional supplies.
0 2017/09/24 22:14:05
0 2019/09/09 22:01:48
Now the hood has to be removed so the supports can be trimmed. Make sure to leave as much material intact as possible in order to promote stiffness.
Now the hood has to be removed so the supports can be trimmed. Make sure to leave as much material intact as possible in order to promote stiffness.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:39
0 2019/09/09 22:02:50
This one needed some additional trimming at the top
This one needed some additional trimming at the top
0 2017/09/24 22:21:43
0 2019/09/09 22:03:31
Not much guesswork needed on the center one
Not much guesswork needed on the center one
0 2017/09/24 22:21:46
0 2019/09/09 22:03:59
Additional trimming required here too. Not shown is a significant quotient of time to deburr and smooth out the cut edges. Then I hit the underside with some Tremclad high-temp paint and dabbed the edges with cotton buds dipped in paint (I couldn't find a paint brush).
Additional trimming required here too. Not shown is a significant quotient of time to deburr and smooth out the cut edges. Then I hit the underside with some Tremclad high-temp paint and dabbed the edges with cotton buds dipped in paint (I couldn't find a paint brush).
0 2017/09/24 22:21:49
0 2019/09/09 22:05:33
After adding the rubber trim, the louvers are held in place and a center punch marks the spots. Drilling ensues.
After adding the rubber trim, the louvers are held in place and a center punch marks the spots. Drilling ensues.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:53
0 2019/09/09 22:06:04
There is lots and lots of metal filings to contend with. They sure are attracted to fingerprints.
There is lots and lots of metal filings to contend with. They sure are attracted to fingerprints.
0 2017/09/24 22:21:58