My ''new'' red daily

[Aaron]

About a week and a half ago i bought this M2 YRV for 330,- EUR.
Fixed the rust where i bought the car ( and even got a job there now).

At first i didn’t really like the design of the YRV but it’s definitely growing on me.

She’s finally home!

It took a lot more then just welding the rocker panel.
Screwed around with the lambda sensors cause it showed a fault code for it. But i couldn’t get the emissions right.
After replacing the catalytic converter it was finally fine. However… The check engine light is still on .
So i’m thinking about buying 2 NEW lambda sensors.

Now it’s just a matter of installing the AC ,fixing the central locking and install a radio.
And maybe try to fix some of the little dents and scratches.

Btw, does anyone know how much refrigerant the AC system takes?

[Aaron]

A tiny little update…
Got a new rear view mirror as the old one seems to be delaminating.
And the cup holder was broken.

I also got some additive to try to reduce the oil consumption. I know it’s a long shot, but i don’t feel like rebuilding the engine right now.

If tomorrow the weather is acceptable i’ll make a start on the AC. Cause lately it’s either been unbearably hot or raining like crazy.
Also i just remembered i have a spare central locking kit. So i’ll try to find it.

In all honesty i’m really loving this car a lot more then i thought i would. My initial intent was to drive it for a couple of months and then sell it. But i’m starting to like it a little too much.

[Aaron]

Been really busy lately so nothing happened.
But today i made a start on the AC install.

I started on the switch. Pulled the plug that covers the hole and cut out the square.
The thing i love most about this install is that the wiring is already there, just like when i installed AC in my L7.

Then it was time for the evaporator core.
I strongly recommend removing the entire dash, but it’s possible to do it without removing the dash.
I did it without removing the dash and i regret it.

I did need to remove a bunch of bolts and a bracket.
Like the bolt in the top corner of the dash and the bolt that holds the airbag to the steel dash bar.
Also the plug was pretty difficult to connect.

Most of the AC lines are in as well. I capped of the open ends. Things like this is the reason why i save these caps every time i can. For now the lines are held back with cable ties until the condenser and compressor are fitted.

I’ll wait with the rest until i’ve run a tap through the holes for the compressor bracket.
The new belt should arrive tomorrow. If everything works out i should have a working AC next weekend.