Bit more progress...
Ordered a couple of bits to mock up the steam vent hose, some black nylon braided hose (6AN, Dash 6) with a 45 degree swivel fitting for the cylinder head end. Will probably get an 6AN t piece with a couple of barb / slip-on hose fittings and either another 45 degree swivel fitting or a 90 degree to attach to the tee. Was surprised how easy the fittings are to assemble!
Timing belt and some other bits arrived from Porsche, timing belt is Gates branded and proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom!
I've also been looking at bits to make up my own fuel lines seeing as the genuine Porsche items are hideously expensive. My hard lines are in great condition and were replaced front to back about 10 years ago, so I only need to deal with the engine bay and hard line to tank / pump hoses. I've picked up a genuine return line for the tank as that was competitively priced.
After searching around, I found that there is a company based in the UK and Germany that makes metric hose fittings that can be used with AN style hose.
atec-autotechnik.com
https://atec-autotechnik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATEC_Catalogue_Issue_6.pdf
You can also order a printed copy of the catalogue.
They have a backdrop on the web page featuring the Formula-E Porsche car, so they possibly supply Porsche with fluid fittings.
I ordered some AN hose to metric fittings from them which are superb quality (made in Germany). They appear to supply to the motor racing industry mainly but are happy to take orders over the phone with a card. Their catalogue is extensive and can be downloaded at the link above. I think these metric fittings may connect directly to the factory fuel lines (as well as fitting the damper, rail, and fuel regulator connections), need to check next time I have the bonnet / hood open.
I ordered the following so far - (series 400 for standard braided rubber hose, series 600 for PTFE hose)
1 x Series 400, 00 degree Metric Hose End, Dash 6 to M16 x 1,5 (643.012)
1 x Series 600, 00 degree Metric Hose End, Dash 6 to M16 x 1,5 (642.065) - ordered in case I end up using PTFE hose for the main engine bay lines
2 x Series 400, 90 degree Metric Block Swivel Hose End, Dash 6 to M16 x 1,5 (643.044) - these are for the fuel jumper line
Will probably order my hose from them when the time comes and some standard AN fittings if required. Feel a lot more confident about the product reliability and safety vs ordering off ebay.
Next up was to fit the timing and balance belts, spent some time checking the tension with my krickit tool and also the twist method. I was getting repeated results from the krickit and was happy that it was accurately set. I finished on around 40 lbs for the timing belt (new tension), and just under 30 lbs on the balance belt. I was able to twist the timing belt 90 degrees with fingertip force and the balance belt 180 degrees. Will be rechecking tension after the first few hundred miles anyhow.
Used all new hardware on the coolant elbow at the front of the cylinder head, and carefully studied my before photos for the hardware to be fitted at the rear heater elbow at the back of the head.
Fitted the exhaust studs with a little copper grease, and attached the heater rail.
Installed the air/oil separator, then loosely attached the turbo heatshields, intake manifold support, and intake manifold so I could get them all adjusted and tightened in the correct position.
Then I was about to fit the turbo when I realised, I need to attach the downpipe first as there is not enough clearance once installed. Waiting for the manifolds and downpipe to be cerakoted so that will have to be postponed.
