Putting in work when I can. Just playing waiting games mostly.
I also made the mistake of adding up my invoices from work on OEM hardware... Just about $500 in just OEM nuts/bolts/covers
(and that is at employee cost). New OEM hardware for everything engine related. Wasn't sure what I was missing, and didn't really want dingy hardware on a new looking engine.
Anyway. On to the few pictures
Tensioner bolt isn't tight because I didn't have the washer behind it, which is 100% required and a specific size.
New VVTI filter
PHR Timing Belt Tensioner w/new shoulder bolt
New Crank bolt and timing belt "guide"
PHR oil filter relocation adapter
PHR GE Upper water outlet to -20an adapter. Need to order new hardware for this as I have contacted them a couple times now and haven't received them.
New OEM water pump accessories. Still waiting on the elbow to come in.
Couldn't resist. Still in the middle of rebuilding the VVTI gear and waiting on Timing belt to come in before I can finish it this far.
Cleaning up the VVTI gear. Getting the cover powdercoated hopefully tonight. Still not sure what color, four to choose from. Also waiting on the O-Ring to come in.
Colors I am deciding between
Blue Flake over Black
Chameleon Violet
Wetstone Midnight Texture
Midnight Metallic (Which is pretty much black unless you have direct sunlight)
Thoughts on color choice?