Starting The Engine For The First Time Friday, September 11, 2009

After we fixed everything up we went to start the motor for the first time. I wasn’t there so I made sure that Vinnie videoed it and I called him to hear what was going on! First try – nothing :(. Turned out that a plug from the starter motor had come undone. So Vinnie quickly fixed that and then went back to the car for try number 2. Attempt 2 – SUCCESS!!! It took a little while on the starter motor (not ridiculously long) but that was expected because the fuel and oil hadn’t been pumped around the car. We could only use the car and leave it on while the clutch was pressed down the whole time because we haven’t put the CV joints back on yet. The engine run’s beautifully, no lumpyness, idles well, revs great, no smoke, mounts are good as the engine doesn’t shake (only a little movement which is normal). It was stupidly loud because the exhaust is off from the cat back but it’s really awesome that the motor works so well! I went around later and had a nice play haha. I’ll get the video up tomorrow hopefully so you can watch the first start. After the first time it started first time every time really well. We’ll get the CV joints back on soon and take it for its first drive! Everything is going to plan! No photos because my camera died.