Got alot done today.

What I did not get done

• Front Under Panel (6) - Not done
• Reset Alignment for instructor (7) - Not Done

What I did get done

• Clean up mess under car (5) - Done
• Adjust rear brakes (3) - Done
• Bleed brakes (4) - Done
• Fuel filter (2) - Done
• Zip tie wiring under car (by tranny) and under dash (1) - DONE
• Check Steering Knuckles - Done
• Timing and idle - DONE

In addition to these previously mentioned things I was also able to clean the engine bay.

The only item that was interesting was the fuel filter. I only had to inhale a small bit of gas fumes this time. The more I do this stuff, the more tricks I learn.

Waiting out the heat

Well its nearing 100 degrees today. I have a list of things I would like to do. They are listed below direct from my notes. I will probably not make it back to my shop today, just because of the heat. I am looking forward to 2 days of 70 degree weather.


• Front Under Panel (6)
• Clean up mess under car (5)
• Adjust rear brakes (3)
• Bleed brakes (4)
• Reset Alignment for instructor (7)
• Fuel filter (2)
• Zip tie wiring under car (by tranny) and under dash (1)
∘ Check Steering Knuckles
• Timing and idle - DONE

Coolant back in

I picked up my radiator hose this evening. The hose, distilled water, and water wetter is now in. Started it up and runs just like it did before the fluid changes. As Martha Stewart would say "and that's a good thing".

Later this week, I will set the timing and idle. Then I hate to say it, but I think its ready to roll around the track.

Below are some of the photos I promised.

The transponder wired into the auxillary plug and grounded to the body.

Transponder wired and mounted. I used 1/4" nylon adel clamps with self drilling/tapping screws.
Under tray cleaned up, it almost looks new!
Ahhh, its almost ready...

Track Prep

So, in preparation of my October track day, I spend some time changing fluids.

This weekend I changed the following. Differential oil, transmission oil, engine oil. I have drained the cooling system, but I am awaiting a new lower radiator hose. The car will not have "anti-freeze" in it. It will instead have a mix of distilled water and a product called "water-wetter" basically this simply helps break down the surface tension of the water. However, you do not run anti freeze due to it being very slick and nearly impossible to clean up off a track.

In addition to the prep work, I also installed the transponder. This is mounted in the front driver side wheel well. The wiring is then passed through the fender and wired to the "power supply" plug on the driver side fender well. Easy as pie. The wiring is held on with a series of adel clamps and zip ties. I will get some photos posted soon.

Finished photos

I realized that I never posted any photos with the car and the hardtop on it. You will find some below.

Coolant Leak Resolved

It appears the issue was just the upper radiator hose. A small $10 repair and no more coolant under the car.

New web site and a coolant leak

I have created a new blog that will focus on the racing of this car. It is available at https://megolasracing.blogspot.com .

I also just noticed a coolant leak. It is where the upper coolant hose meets the radiator. I am still not certain if its the radiator or the hose. I will update as I investigate.