Powdercoating, Wideband, and Reassembly - 04/15/2012

I took out my dash to deal with my 'leaky' heater core. Took it apart and checked to make sure it was really the problem. Turns out she could. Held ~ 45psi for over 3 hrs while I worked on other things. I pumped it up, sealed it, then put it underwater the whole time with an in-line modified compression gauge (removed schrader valve) to monitor it. I guess my leaks must have come from around the inlet and outlet pipes. Doh!

I also returned my optima battery this weekend. After spending 7 months in the shop, and deep cycling despite me telling the guys to keep it on its trickle charger, I couldn't get it to hold charge even with the parallel charger + good battery trick. Thankfully I bought it locally and O'Reillys didn't give me any trouble.

While I had my battery out I decided to go ahead any install the mil spec bulkhead connector I'd bought to make my wideband sensor install / uninstall easier for open air calibrations:

I also went ahead and coated the top of my battery holder with Plasti Dip because I just about sh!t a brick every time I work around it because I'm afraid the terminal clamps may accidentally touch the plate and short out. The plasti dip is rougher than I'd like, but it's a good insulator and supposedly it peels off if I end up not liking it:

I started installing my AAC aftermarket carpet. It's been in my attic for over a year but it still makes my car smell brand new + It's SOFT! I can't tell you how many cuts and deep punctures I've got from working inside the freakin cage of a cabin with so much exposed / sharp metal edges. I'm so glad to have a little padding again 

Finally, I got some parts together to send out to 65imp for powdercoating.