Today we worked on getting the blue 245 volvo up to scratch. We had to find the fuel relay as it was suspected broken. We found the relay under the dash and it was totally blown. We couldn't find a replacement relay at the stores they would have to get one in and it would cost a bit. Luckly Angus from the volvo rally forumn had plenty of relays and he came over and deliveried to us the relays.

Mark tried to start the car and as Brad, Angus and I watched under the hood, the fuel pump started up and fuel started to piss out all over the coil. Nice!. No fire though so that was good, looks like the fuel pump will need a bit of work next week.

We also started painting the blue beast with some patchy white primer, so it should be ready next week for a coat of 'soft blue'.

What is left as far as I can tell on the blue volvo is:

• fix up all rust spots with sandpaper and paint
  
• put a new window in the back door
  
• get the fuel filter working or replace
  
• check the engine for blown head gasket
  
• car detail in and out, this will take some time
  
• then we will get a list from attempting a road worthy on the car.
  

I figure lots of this will not cost much apart from the last one where we will have to get a new windscreen and a few other things for sure.


and now for something from the past here are some shots from brads camera the day we cleaned up the rally car floor.