Hey As Rick said the possibilities for overcoming any problems are greatly enhanced becuase of all the guys who come together here.
What a resource. Off hand I have built my car from the point where my builder delivered it to me 65 percent finished( thats where I wanted it).Heres the clincher to this first time kit builder.
He said the "build manual was to follow"........still waiting for that
So he said "any problems/ questions just phone or e-mail me".....I have many times.
Any other problems... I came here!! There are tons of people who have walked this path already.
As an example , MY FE breakin the other night...I blew off the bottom rad hose for a grand finale........I am told by the threads and my builder I fall into the 75 percent of the crowd who endure bottom hose syndrome. Nice to know.
I wanted to know whats normal pressure and temps for
oil. I found it all here.
As you say......don't assume all cars are built the same...home guy or pro....it doesn't matter. I work with 30 other trades man in my mill.......we all have differing skill levels,work ethics and standards. There are the broadly applied mill standards and there are personal standards.
It applies here too.
Good stuff, just glad you are keen enough to know what's not right and needs attention.
Tim