It has possibly the greatest cast assembled since The Great Escape with so many unexpected cameos. Check out the movie trailer courtesy of YouTube.
Back to the car, I've been trying to get the new manifolds to fit properly. This has involved grinding away at them to ensure that they are free and clear of the new studs. I want that 'baby' to be able to slide as intended and not crack. Here's a shot of the new pairing in situ.
It's a heavy beast to lift in and out to test fit and while doing so for the umpteenth time I managed to knock the flashlight off the fender into the engine bay. It bounced of the power steering pump and put a hole in the radiator! On closer inspection it has a lot of verdigris staining down one side so i suspect it was leaking and on its way out.
I've ordered a new heavy duty one (Spectra Premium CU527) from RockAuto and its designed for a car with A/C, this was due to availability and cost ($160 v $300). These HD ones are 22" wide as opposed the non A/C ones which are only 19" so this should help the car stay cooler in the Florida summers.
