Everything put back together (finally), only took two months. Put fresh coolant, oil, etc. Primed fuel pump a few times, took a few tries but on the third try, roared to life.
Right off the bat, red coolant warning came on, said turn off vehicle! Inspected, no leaks. Left running for a few minutes, no leaks. Waited a few more minutes with vehicle off, no leaks-oil or coolant. Drove about 10 miles around town-scary with the red coolant warning , but returned home-no coolant leaks and reservoir is full (put 2 gallons 50/50 Zerex and distilled water).
Just checked the cardboard underneath, no leaks of any kind.
Checked codes, cleared, drove again and all 3 codes came back:
1. UO106 - lost communication with glow plug control module. Going to make sure all my connections are secure. The only thing I did regarding the glow plugs was replace a few of the broken plastic connectors. Chance I didn’t seat the metal connector far enough in the plastic housing on one of them.
2. P2010 - intake manifold runner control circuit high bank 1a. I did the 4.7 resistor mod. My only thought is I didn’t do it correctly? Will try another resistor or just plug the swirl flap motor back in. I did the 4.7 mod because 2 of the tabs on the swirl flap motor cracked. I repaired them, but not sure how long it will last where that motor is situated.
3. PO118 - Engine coolant temp sensor 1 circuit high. Only thing I can think of again is I didn’t reconnect sensor properly. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THIS SENSOR IS LOCATED?? Hopefully I can get to it without having to remove to much.
None of these codes were present before I started tearing everything down. Funny thing is, the car drives so much better than it did before. Seems much faster.
I did hear the turbo whistle when I had the window down, doubt I am supposed to hear that, but not sure. Need to get a new bat wing soon as previous owner used rtv sealant to put the plastic together around the old orange gasket. Needless to say it was destroyed when I removed it. I used silicone tape and hopefully this repair will last until I get the new bat wing.
Will report back when and hopefully if I get these codes taken care of. At least it looks like I solved the coolant leak!!!