I got more of the important parts and coolant hoses bolted back on the CRD block after tearing the front of the Jeep and engine off a while back simply in order to replace the timing belt, turbo charger and glow plugs for a 200k maintenance.
Overall, the project has been moving smoothly forward as time and health permit.
Today I got to install
@WWDiesel viscous heater delete kit, which eliminates the silly and unnecessary belt driven cabin preheater, I also installed
@DieselJeepLuvr modified thermostat housing which not only allows for replaceable thermostats on a CRD, but also allows for higher engine operating temps that lets the CRD run a little hotter, cleaner and more fuel efficiently.
The hardest part was probably orienting the various and many different hose clamps in a way that allowed me clean access to tighten each them while not letting each of them rub and eventually damage the hose right next to them!!!
Also spent some time cleaning up the wiring harness with new tape as needed.
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