Northbound progress so far?
Flew South, now driving a clunker home
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Made it home, though it desperately needs a fuel filter. I punched it pulling away from a tollbooth and slurped something bad up.
Here's a pic of where it sat when I bought it at some industrial park:
More later. Video will be shorter but more dramatic.
Here's a pic of where it sat when I bought it at some industrial park:
More later. Video will be shorter but more dramatic.
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This is awesome!!!! MORE PICS!!
Looks like an older black BMW coupe in the background. That would have been tempting to buy if it were for sale.
Entertaining. Keep 'em coming.
Nice video! You have a knack for storytelling, keep 'em coming!
I spent less time sweating in the cavalier but I mentally prepared for a "cool car" more like the benz.
Oh, there's a vacuum leak so every time I stop it I have to open the hood to shut off the motor. I stopped at the "auto diesel" pump in NJ and was legitimately wondering if I could pump my own, as it's not "gasoline". The attendant thought it was pretty sweet and offered me a rag "to check my oil" as I tried to quickly yet subtly open the hood, shut 'er down, and make sure she wasn't putting unleaded in.
Oh, there's a vacuum leak so every time I stop it I have to open the hood to shut off the motor. I stopped at the "auto diesel" pump in NJ and was legitimately wondering if I could pump my own, as it's not "gasoline". The attendant thought it was pretty sweet and offered me a rag "to check my oil" as I tried to quickly yet subtly open the hood, shut 'er down, and make sure she wasn't putting unleaded in.
You HAVE to try M105 on it. I have seen videos with paint coming back to life. Do you have Ultimate Compound and a foam pad that you can try a tiny patch by hand?
By the way, my offer is legit too! If you are in my area, definitely drop by. I would love to get together with you and and that 300D.
By the way, my offer is legit too! If you are in my area, definitely drop by. I would love to get together with you and and that 300D.
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Adjusted the valves. All were very tight. Waiting on a VC gasket to see how it runs.
Took back my caliper cores. The Carquest in Westbrook ME closed a month ago; a sign in its former door read to go to Advance next door. So I do. They look at me like I have two heads when I want my CASH back, and give me store credit. Near-useless scrip that won't spend online with coupons.
At least since they don't stock w123 parts anymore, I can special order it, and pay full price.
RE the cash: My hot little credit card pooped out in Northen VA due to triggering a fraud algorithm. My wife, standing guard at home, corrected the problem instantly, but by the time I was buying calipers, I had paid cash anyway. If you want your credit card to cut off when you need it most, get Chase!
In other news my mail order (rockauto) Centric brake hoses are Chinese made by "Goodride". I'm appalled. JHZR2 would be mortified.
Took back my caliper cores. The Carquest in Westbrook ME closed a month ago; a sign in its former door read to go to Advance next door. So I do. They look at me like I have two heads when I want my CASH back, and give me store credit. Near-useless scrip that won't spend online with coupons.
At least since they don't stock w123 parts anymore, I can special order it, and pay full price.
RE the cash: My hot little credit card pooped out in Northen VA due to triggering a fraud algorithm. My wife, standing guard at home, corrected the problem instantly, but by the time I was buying calipers, I had paid cash anyway. If you want your credit card to cut off when you need it most, get Chase!
In other news my mail order (rockauto) Centric brake hoses are Chinese made by "Goodride". I'm appalled. JHZR2 would be mortified.
LOL! Thanks for the update and I ain't saying nothin' bout JHZR2
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