Got the bungs welded in, and installed is the EWP sensor, drain/pet cock, and 3/4" return for the HE. This will be mated with the auxillary pump found in the later model W123s with the push buttom HVAC. It will be wired with the EWP. I am thinking the MB auxillary water pump (electric) moves a lot of water. We'll see. I hate the zip ties ... this is just a mock up since I have to figure out exactly where to mount the Be Cool Radiator. It's the 3" version (OEM was 1 1/2") and it can very snuggly mount under the radiator upper support craddle or if I nudge it towards the engine about 1/4", it rides up a little. I am thinking this engine will last a year or two, so no rush for my turbo .952 at the machine shop. So, overall, I got a year or two for all the mods and R&D. Once I figure out my R&D for the radiator, I should be able to remove it in about 5 minutes. Working on the Anderson electric connectors too since it looks like all these mod's and upgrades are ultimately interconnected.

I also did a quick dry run of ROLLGUY's Sanden Bracket. Fits like a glove. Once I get a few more pictures and measurements, I am ready to get my AC lines made and hello Mr. A/C. It is blazing hot already in Columbia, S.C. Went from almost black in the AM to super sunny right now, about 91 and very humid.

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