Engine

Exhaust and Fuel System ( 2 hrs )

Completed Heating System w/ last DG-12 adel clamp on engine mount tube, attaching DG-32 holding 2" SCAT hose to LH Vent.  Finally...yay!  Repeated 30 psi air pressure leak test of LH Fuel System (I ordered/received AN 6 sized cap for RH side to insure not leaking during test).  Using soap suds, discovered tiny leak between Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter on pipe threads.  Disassembled, re-applied thread sealant - and NO leaks for 1 hr.

2" SCAT hose routed to LH Vent.  Clamps
position hose clear of  potential rub points

Discovered tiny air leak at pipe threads during pressure
 test (center of pic).  Bubble grew over couple minutes. 
Removed inline filter from Fuel Pump, re-applied
 pipe thread...no leak.

Engine

Exhaust ( 3 hrs )

Installed lock washers under Exhaust flange nuts, & torqued to 190 in-lbs per 48-03, Step 7 & 8.  Needed special 1/4" drive, 1/2" flex socket -- only way to fit onto nuts since exhaust pipe clearance is minimal (VAF has posts noting other builders found same solution.  Surprised Vans instructions don't call out this tool requirement)  Added Sniffle Line Assly per 49-18, Steps 1-6.  Required adding Bottom Cowl Support Bracket plus couple more adel clamps.

1/4" drive, 1/2" flex socket barely fits...
to tighten exhaust flange nuts

Added heat shields in 3 locations

bottom view of heater 2" SCAT hose behind
engine toward LH vent

Sniffle Line Assembly installed.  Yellow cap has blue tape to insure I remove prior to 1st  engine start 

Engine

Heat Muffs, etc ( 3 hrs )

Completed Step 6, Sect 48-05 - 2" Vent Tee.  Limited space to 1st install two Adel clamps to engine mount tubes, then very large Adel Clamps around 2" Vent.  Used safety wire to hold clamps in position.  Overall took a lot of time to get positioned correctly - and lots of various tools!   Glad that's done !

Using tool to hold clamp closed so I can
hold closed w/ safety wire

In the end, I used many tools to get  'er done.

close up showing clamps secured

And overall shot showing 2" SCAT hose routing 

Engine

Heat Muffs ( 3 hrs )

Installed Heat Muff assemblies per Sect 48-04, Steps 1-6.  Added couple of the SCAT 2" hoses per 48-05.

1 of 2 heat muffs added.

Both heat muffs added, & interconnecting SCAT hose installed

hose connected for air intake 

Shop Set Up

LED lights added in Hangar

My wife helped today install four 4' LED Shop lights in newly rented hangar.  ( Search Amazon "4 Pack LED Shop Light for Garage: 36W, 4Ft, BBounder 3600 Lumens"  Only $60 for all four.)  The airport staff brought a big ladder that worked perfectly. With Nancy's help, the project got done quickly.

Engine

Exhaust install continued ( 2 hrs )

Installed Forward Exhaust Hangar assembly per Sect 48-03, Steps 1-6.   Also started working on heater install, with 2" SCAT hoses, etc.

Hangar from Left rear corner
engine sump to clamp around left
exhaust prior to joining tailpipe.

2" SCAT hose clamped to Right Vent on firewall.

Engine

Exhaust installation ( 4 hrs )

Installed Halon fire extinguisher (A344T, 1.25lb 1211 Class B C)  in baggage area  - where pilot can easily reach on wall behind passenger.   Installed LH and RH "Stick to Torque Tube Pushrods" per Sect 41-07, Step 1.  Installed Exhaust per Sect 48-02, Step 4 & 6,7.  Used Permatex #77124, Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant on slip joints.  Attached Engine Dryer to insure engine interior remains low humidity since opened to install exhaust.  With both 'spark plug' desiccants and circulating dry air, believe I have protection against corrosion.

Halon fire extinguisher in baggage area.
Amerex A344T, 1.25lb 1211 Class B C

LH forward Exhaust added (taped over holes for EGT sensor).  Cover still on rear exhaust port.

From under LH side with rear exhaust added. 
Note: Heat shields in several locations not yet added.

From under tailpipe

Exhaust joining Y for Tailpipe.