Date:         Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:50:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      tiico questions
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Hey all;

I've been back out working on my tiico - I have a couple of questions:

1 - on the power steering reserviour; why do we have to move it?  Is
it because the fluid lines don't work in that orientation (have to
turn corners that are too tight) or is it because the reserviour can't
physically fit in its current location because the new engine needs
more room there?  I want to keep it in its current location.  I have a
different reserviour from a Quantum that has its fluid lines coming
out at a better angle (they look better able to fit).  If I can't have
the new reserviour there can I at least leave the bracket there?  I
don't want to cut it off.

2 - the coolant tank that goes on the right side of the engine bay:
the bracket that comes with the kit requires you to cut a piece out of
the old air filter bracket.  Do I have to do this or could I move the
tank a little higher OR a little to the back of the engine bay?

As you can tell I'm not very happy about cutting pieces off in the
engine bay; I think I can get away without doing this but some wisdom
from anyone who has already got their engine in would be great.

I got my missing pulley from Peter in the mail today and I got all of
my accessory belts on.  I have to use a different sized one for the
alternator - but I had one sitting on the shelf so no biggie...

Email me directly if you have insight on these items.

Thanks!

Damian