12 Jan 07, 09:05 am
ChevyKev Wrote:It'll be warmer on Thursday.
Well, it was definately warmer!
4x4_MMMH_4x4 Wrote:ahhh come on kevin we are all so in tune to know how thursday went...
Ok, ok...
ChevyKev Wrote:Things happen.
I'm getting used to frustrations and delays! It's just part of life.
OK, maybe I'm getting used to them, but this is a bit ridiculous!
Thuirsday went ok. I decided not to use the used but in decent condition clutch I had and ponied up the $140 for a new clutch and pressure plate. Seeing as the flywheel was turned - this would give me a new setup.
Got up on 3 hours sleep and drove to town, picked Brandon up and pulled it into the shop. Spent a few hours figuring out wiring stuff and went to breakfast. Was at Napa at 8 AM to get the parts. Back at the shop at 8:40 and started doing stuff. Trans went in very smoothly!
Brandon had an idea of where to put the trans jack that made it a breeze!
Derek showed up and then left to bring me a generous gift of a t-case drop kit.
Brandon can't read a tape measure, which sent us to the parts store several times for the correct exhaust fitting. While he and Derek were running for the correct fitting, I started an oil change. Noticed the antifreeze was low, so i topped it off, only to have the antifreeze drain out through the oil pan! :eek: :angry: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
So we buttoned the trans up and towed it home. I will put the donut tires on it and bring it into my garage to investigate the cause. Possibilities: blown head gasket, cracked head, cracked block. I'm not quite expecting the easiest and cheapest of these solutions.
ChevyKev Wrote:I'm also blessed enough to have 4 other running vehicles at this time, so...
Ok... but...
Blazer (Green '77) runs and drives but has no rear brakes and is not currently licensed. :oops:
75 keeps loosing it's gas pressure - will drain and loose the prime. So it will start and run briefly while the carb bowls empty and then dies due to lack of fuel. And it has a new fuel pump! :mad:
'74 Blazer is nto registered to me nor is insured.
99 Burb the wife has at work.
86 Jeep has ball joints replaced but is not registered or licensed.
Looks like I need to spend the day at the DMV!