The new life of the formula fastback

[NoMad]

Marilyn used to do track days with her ex in a Subaru BRZ. He also had a new vette that she rode in a lot. Add in that she drives a sporty little turbo coup and playes roller derby. She really likes g's so ai think I might need the bags before she does 

Got most of the battery relocate done today and will try to finish in the morning. It isn't my prettiest work but will work for now. Looks like I will have to tru and source a spare frunk tub to do the pretty version of the conversion too for when ai get a chance to go back over details.

Ya, I will link up a photo of the brown residue that came from the filter. Was nasty to say the least. Glad it was in the filter though and not my motor!

[Fierofool]

In that case, have Marilyn drive her car, too.  The more cars the more fun.

For the front tub, Scott may still have the one from the stripper car. 

[GTRS Fiero]

In that case, have Marilyn drive her car, too.  The more cars the more fun.

Agree.

[MikeMac]

I cleaned the tank with Evaporust and filled it full of gas to keep it from rusting. I used ethanol ethanol free gas. I'm not sure what happened.

[GTRS Fiero]

How was the evaporust cleaned out of the tank?

[MikeMac]

Rinsed with water and dried using compressed air and blowing heat from a torpedo heater. Dried it thoroughly in about 30 minutes.

[GTRS Fiero]

Sorry, my post came out critically.  I was just curious.  That cleaning would seem to be adequate.

[MikeMac]

Sorry, my post came out critically.  I was just curious.  That cleaning would seem to be adequate.

No worries...

[NoMad]

Well the hope is that what ever it was is now all gone with the filter change.

Finished the battery relocation but am entirely unhappy with my battery solution and will be asking Scott about the frunk tub so I can have a mark two attempt. It works fin but is fully and not what I had planned.

Burped the coolant tonight as well and was a little low out front and got a few small burps out of the system so hopefully that helps. The coolant looked terrible though so I am feeling a full change and flush as well as a hot tanking for the radiator to get all the gunk out. Will likely save it for the same time as the engine swap though as long as that proceeds on a decent timeline.

Also saw some cracking on one front engine/transmission mount but couldn't get it to budge so it too will wait for the engine swap. Already have all the new poly mounts on the way from Rodney.

Getting closer. Tomorrow will see 120 miles to see if all is well. Then fix the seatbelts and she should be mechanically ready.

[NoMad]

Well I went to drive in to work today and all seemed well....till I stopped and turned the car off. It refused to start again. It has done this when hot but always managed to catch and fire over. No such luck. It jumped just fine and when I got home my tester said it was properly charging. Shut it down and it refused to start again. Voltage said the battery was okay and voltage was getting to the power terminals in the back just fine. Still acted like the battery was dead. Had to leave it to cool down and drive the truck into work now an hour and a half late 

So I am left with either the battery being bad, the power line to the starter being bad, or the starter being bad. Won't have a chance to test it till Monday probably and that doesn't leave me time to feel confident in the car before RFTH. Will probably have to pull myself for this year unless a miracle happens and I can get it fixed and solidly tested before then.

[TopNotch]

Make sure the side terminals on the battery are tight. They can look tight but be loose. I had that happen on my yellow car.

[GTRS Fiero]

Ditto...on my non-yellow car, 2 years ago.

[Fierofool]

If the battery cables aren't big enough, you can have those symptoms.  Several people have said they used welding cable to fabricate their cables.  Raydar can tell you what gauge wire to use.  He's converted his. 

Also, for your front battery box, people have used a marine battery box that is cut diagonally down the sides.  I remember someone said they put it to a depth just above the steering rack and they took their spare tire and turned it over to hide the battery.  https://www.westmarine.com/battery-boxes-hold-downs

If the Fiero isn't ready for RFTH, come in Marilyn's car, if not for the run, for the event and comradery.   

Michael and Pat have good points.  In my last 3 batteries, I have found that the side post screws don't catch fully into the battery terminals.  Seems they are now making the threads start deeper into the terminal.  I remedy that by using a terminal designed for connecting multiple batteries together. 
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-help-3-8in-16-x-15-16in-stud-length-1-5-8in-long-side-terminal-bolts-with-spacer-60310/17190401-P?navigationPath=L1*14920%7CL2*15001%7CL3*15610

[scottb]

My edumacated W A G is the starter is going bad, classic symptoms of heat soak

[NoMad]

Pulled the starter and battery last night. Problem is I did so in that order due to being too tired... So I arc welded a hole into my oil filter  :. Not my best moment....

As for thr cables, I am running 0/1 so they are way more than needed and check out at the terminals.

I actually used a marinw battery box for this but didn't do a satisfactory job and need to redo it.

I am 99% sure it is the starter at this point but will know today when I get it tested after work. Looks like it is time for a gear reduction unit.

RFTH: If I can't get it all sorted in time I will use the already secured time off for us both to go do something she wants to do as a consolation for her cancelling things to be able to come with me. Relationship gove and take.