Replaced the front spring hangers I made with new ones. I spaced them out to account for the width between the shackles on the rear of the spring. I also scooted them forward just a tad since I didn't get them as far forward as I would have liked the first time. I just tacked them on this time and will weld them on later.
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After
I'll put some gussets on them for additional support.
After I kept thinking about it I decided to just rebuild the turbo now while the engine is on the stand. I ended up taking off the starter, exhaust manifold and turbo. It will make it easier to clean up the block so I can paint it.
Painted and baked my exhaust manifold. I thought the paint was silver and not wanna-be chrome, but since I started it I guess I'll just use it. It's 1200 degree stuff so it might last for a couple of months.
Painted the wastegate accuator while I was at it.
Wire brushed the block heater.
Trying to get the turbine housing off the turbo. I'll soak it this week with some PB blaster while I'm at work and hopefully it will come apart this weekend.
Wife's been great letting me work on my stuff outside while she watches the kids and makes sure I eat something during the day. She'll be happy to have another car once this is back on the road.