Final jobs...

So she runs, and everything works as it should - How have I done that?

Now its time for the final jobs prior to the IVA.

First up - tune the engine. Its running really rich which isn't good for either the engine, the exhaust or the polar bears so time to sort it.  I got a very kind bloke (Simon who used to work at GBS) remote in and tune it for me. Now runs very well, much quieter and stable.

Sort the tracking out. The wheels are now visibly straight (were only ever a few mm off) but it steers and drives much better and is also easier to push around the garage / drive.  It needs a proper tracking session but this will do for now.

Better secure a bit of wiring - specifically the nose indicators and rear lights wiring.  These have been done with some glue on cable tie blocks.

Fit the wing mirrors - Done although not sure I can see enough for IVA.

Fit the rear view mirror - another nice and easy job and think rear vision is ok.

Re-bleed the brakes - after fixing a weep from the brake pressure switch, they need a re-bleed.  Also need to move the passenger side front brake line as on full lock it just touches the wishbone. Ive bought a vacuum pump to help me as jobs like that are difficult with a baby.

Sort the ride height.  Currently about 10mm too high at the front. Ive bought some tools for the job but they are less than ideal.  Will try another method this weekend.

Stamp the chassis number on the chassis and fit the chassis plate onto the car somewhere.

Extend the cable for the start solenoid as ive got a LHD gearbox but a RHD car so the cable isn't quite long enough.  It fits but isn't quite right and don't think it will pass IVA.  While im there I need to tidy the oil pressure wiring.

Fit a bit more IVA trim around the wishbone mounts.

And finally just run through the IVA test manual and check for anything that I may fail for - then rectify it.

This week I sent off the IVA paperwork so just waiting for them to come back to me with a date for the test now - so excited.