Lauren's 1985 Kouki Trueno

[Lauren]

Got a bit more done today.

Filled the gear box oil which is the easiest job in the world on an AE86 as you just pour it through the hole where the gearlever sits. Then bolted up the gearstick and the surround:



Now with gearstick and centre console back in place. Interior now complete if absolutely filthy from being in the workshop for the last 20 months:



Connected the battery and voila:



Although in this pick I'd forgot to push the alarm button so no ignition light. When I did, though it did turn over, just. This is not bad for a battery that's been sitting for so long!



Everything is on except for the exhaust manifold which needs wrapping. I have some new studs coming from Toyota too.

In this pic I had just put the oil in;