Temperature sensor fitted, Query re oil pressure sensor unit, Heater pipes changed
I didn't spend much time in the garage today however I did get a few more jobs done.
I bolted in the temperature sensor (which I believe I've put in the correct place!) ready for connecting when I tackle the wiring loom/instruments, I had to remove an allen key bolt in the engine on the drivers side near the headers to fit this sensor.
I also had a look at the oil pressure sender unit which we purchased with the Smiths instruments from ETB Instruments. I was I bit confused as to whether this was required as the latest Canems ECU (E38 Gen4 plug and play wiring harness) has an engine oil pressure sensor included which connects straight on to the fitting already in place on the LS3 engine. After speaking with David at Canems I now understand this a bit more. Basically the connector from the Canems ECU is just the oil pressure light switch, so I need both! David did say I can use an alternative to the canems oil pressure sensor however I think I will start off by seeing if I can get a different fitting from CBS that connects all what I need in the same place, and then when Jon/Neil from AK are back from their Christmas break I will have a chat to see what they do. I am sure they will have used the latest Canems ECU by now..
The final job was to change the heater pipes for 90 degree ends so the eventual run up to the heater will work better. I will look at adding some brackets and cable ties to keep the pipes in place as I can see these banging around somewhat..
Previous hose elbows replaced with 90 degree elbows to assist with fitting the heater
Hi Steve, you are making great progress! It looks like you'll have the bodywork on in no time (if you haven't already). The Gen III chassis is a little more challenging to get the bodywork onto than the other versions. The bodywork will clash with the LS3 alternator on the NS wheel arch and the passengers footwell will clash with the exhaust manifold. It looks like you clearly know what you are doing already, but if you want more of a heads up about these then give me a shout. Plenty of heads in hands moments that I can share my experiences off during the build.
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