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If you line up the jet in/exhaust out flows like in the diagram you dont necessarily divert the flow as most will pass through with some minor turbulence for your engine cooling needs - need to match inlet and outlet pipe IDs. The aim is to mix a the engine hot water outlet with a portion of the raw water to supply water inlet at your thermostat temp (I found a thread which suggests 83deg for holden v6).

Have you looked into fabbing a mixing tank? Its the best way to try to limit temperature surging in a raw water application

Choice, another trick is to mix dry ice in Acetone. The dry ice will sublime and leave the acetone at -78, not as cold as liquid N2 but with a higher head capacity it will suck the warmth out of anything.... extremely dangerous so only under adult supervision kids...

Bling bling.... Its a decent chunk of alloy/brass when you have it sitting on the bench.

Just got Council contribution fees for the subdivision, works out to be ~10k....

In terms of supply issues I think we've gotten off pretty light, the only minor points were: The exact model of heatpump wasnt available, went for a similar unit at close to equal price The exact carpet was on backorder, went a shade lighter which was in stock Doors were 2 weeks late Tilers were in short supply, put final fitting away a week. Pretty minor compared to what I hear described....

And the debate continues.... are the grooves really to 'breathe', the increase in surface area would be marginal. Final touch ups this week (I see alot of post it notes everywhere) and have finally been able to lodge title. Was suppose to be a month ago but hopefully that doesnt hold us up.

Deck complete, fencing done. Schedule has us completed next week with asphalted driveway ready for my landscaper. Very close to getting this back on the market....

Also been continuing our decking and dug out for a new fence section.

Some more progress this weekend, alot of the interior fit out is well progressed.

Its moving day.... Here it will be sit for some undetermined amount of time... I may be able to get the wheels/tyres refurbed while it stays in storage but there wont be much of an update on this until I build my new shed. Been a good fun project so far and am itching to get the rest of it completed and on the road...

With a few extra dollars in my pocket I've shelled out and ordered a new trim nozzle. Been on the cards for a little while, should improve launch and keep the spray off the kids when on the biscuit. Last run I think the wires off the bilge pump got too close to driveshaft and ripped them clean off. Bought a pair online so I wired one in with a terminal block and still have an extra if need to replace easy enough on the river. Also think I've chased down my last few leaks so will sort them out when I fit the new nozzle.

Some of this weekends progress.... getting the little labour units to contribute...

This is the specific wording in my subdivision consent "The new vehicle crossing must be formed to a minimum 3.0m width, be hard surfaced from the edge of the carriageway for a minimum 5.0m towards the property boundary, and be adequately drained."

I hear ya @TimShadboltfan27. The contract had driveway in it (need to have 5m+ sealed for council). I had said at the start I’d sort the decking etc. apparently can get ccc with just ‘temporary’ steps but that seems dodge.

This is more interesting though.... I have a spot on our villa section where this should slot in nicely....

Interior is all painted, and they've started on cabinets. Old boy and I have been working on the decking, landscaper is booked in for end of the month and asphalt after CoC

@azzurro https://www.radiatorsandautoglass.co.nz/ There used to be a 'pull and pay' down in the Burnside wreckers area but not sure if it still there.

I'm in two minds of it... want it nice but not 'too nice', just the right bit of wrinkle

Got all the running gear buttoned up so first time outside with all the panels on (during the daytime) I can take some decent shots of it. With some new rubber and painted rims it'll look sweet, need to strip all the haggard paint off the bumper too.

This is everything I'm experiencing, no other area of business could operate this way and still have customers. Needless to say I deal with contracts day-in day-out so I can make life difficult. Also, I now understand the relevant legislation of all of the professional boards as well as the commerce comission and may look to make complaints.

Yea, I hear the neighbour is quite dodgy too.... They are pretty good at keeping the place locked up so far. Since that shed got demo I dont really have any space left....

Pic updates, jib done. Painters should be here next week. Also kerb/channel will be done and the nib walls on the old shed can be removed, then can get some new seal down.

But in more nicer news, we're now considering staying in our present villa to build a large extension + dedicated workshop. Stay tuned...

I'm going to do all of the $$ at the end when I know thats what it is but comes into the below buckets. Extra excavations Basing up ground level Taller foundations (bloody council) Retention tank + SW plan Fence, not originally quoted (but the other one was) New Kerb + channel, not originally quoted