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Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 2 2007, 01:27 PM

I'm getting desperate to get my car up and running. I'm looking to replace a rear wheel bearing, troubleshoot the FI, Grill good food and consume hoppy beverages.

May 13th at a Columbia site to be determined. -- [color=#FF0000]CANCELLED -- Love you Honey!

Who's Interested?! (Not necessarily in that order!)

Posted by: crash914 May 2 2007, 02:23 PM

We could do it at my house..

I have a compressor and most all of the tools needed...
you can also see a motor apart and help disassemble a transmission.

but you would have to help sand my chassis....
I am in Woodstock, just the other side of I70...herb

Posted by: crash914 May 2 2007, 02:24 PM

also if needed, I can pick it up on my trailer....just a thought..

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 2 2007, 02:53 PM

That would be FANTASTIC!

Do you have a grill? I'd bring all cooking materials, drinking materials, and food.

Posted by: crash914 May 2 2007, 03:31 PM

Yes, but don't ask me to cook.....


Party Time!!!

Posted by: crash914 May 2 2007, 06:58 PM

I also have an extra wheel bearing...

Posted by: Dr Evil May 2 2007, 08:43 PM

Yo Herb,
I'll get that 5th gear set out to you after my final on Mon
Maybe I will come down? Well see, gotta studt for USMLE step I ya know.

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 2 2007, 09:27 PM

Hey Mike,
twas great to see ya in Hershey. Hope to see ya for this one. Love to Noel and great pics!

Posted by: zymurgist May 3 2007, 06:52 AM

Wenching? In Baltimore? Arrrrrgh, shiver me timberrrs!

I wonder if me four legged parrot wants to accompany me...

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 3 2007, 09:09 AM

Posted by: crash914 May 3 2007, 03:53 PM

If you just wanted to fix the problem, come on by this weekend...spend a couple of hours and drive home....

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 3 2007, 06:21 PM

Would love to but this weekend is nuts. I'm teaching both days, having a Cinco d'Mayo party on Saturday (you're welcome, by the way) and prepping for the week on Sunday.

Party starts here at 6pm, if you're interested

6982 Ducketts Ln (1/2 mile North of Rt100 on Rt 1)
Elkridge
410-984-8030 cell

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 6 2007, 03:28 PM

Posted by: type47 May 6 2007, 06:37 PM

you need to get in touch with "norustscott" who lives in sykesville. he helped me tremendously with my car. pm me if you want me to relay a message to him.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 6 2007, 07:09 PM

I work in baltimore. While it is doubtful that I would be able to make the 13th (I am trying to get my car painted this month) I would be happy to help at other times after work.

Just let me know.

Zach

Posted by: crash914 May 6 2007, 07:25 PM

bring the car by..you can help with sanding mine to get it ready also..

I have to strip the engine bay and finish the flair smoothing...

at least show up and enjoy a cold beverage..

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 7 2007, 08:52 AM

I'd LOVE to do this. But the car does not currently have an engine, tranny, wires, wheels, doors, windscreen, etc etc. Its just a tub on a rotisserie.



I am considering it. It depends on a couple of things.
I wish there were an extra one or two days to every week. Then maybe I'd have enough time to do all the stuff I wanna do.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist May 7 2007, 09:30 AM

Hmmm, don't know if I can make it on the 13th.

Ms. Babydoll wants me to look at Babydoll on the 12th, and she's down in NoVa. That leaves me with the 13th to do all the weekend yard work that I normally do on Saturday.

If the Babydoll thing falls through, I'll probably come out though. Zach's quote bears repeating...

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 7 2007, 12:05 PM

A wrench just got thrown into the wrenching!
My lovely wife has very astutely noted that the 13th is Mother's Day.

I'm going to have to can the event, but I think Zach's onto something. Let's see if we can put some afternoons together to get each others cars done. Most any afternoon is good for me, with some notice.

Herb, I'd still like to come over on the 13th (3pm-ish) and help sand, capiche? I'll bring the beverages.

Posted by: zymurgist May 7 2007, 12:12 PM

Ha! Funny you should mention that. Ms. Babydoll has decreed that since it's Mothers' Day, she gets to be the decider, and as such she decided that she wants Babydoll back on the road so as not to miss this fine driving weather. So I get to educate her on how to tell the difference between D-jet injectors not spritzing and spark plugs not firing.

(And consume some hoppy beverages, hopefully... )

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 7 2007, 12:26 PM

- never a bad thing!

Posted by: crash914 May 7 2007, 06:00 PM

Sure, come on over...

I don't know what I will be doing, but we can change out a wheel bearing pretty quickly..

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 8 2007, 02:09 PM

It wont run. I've got the relay board out and one of the fuel rails partially disassembled. I'm actually glad it wouldn't start. By making me troubleshoot, I found a small fuel leak, right over top of the #2 spark plug.

Still, happy to come give a hand....or just hang out and enjoy car porn.

Incidently: this is my 74...1.8.


OK, nevermind, the pics won't upload.

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 8 2007, 02:35 PM

Let's try this again....

Posted by: crash914 May 8 2007, 05:34 PM

Hmm...don't know much about a 1.8..

you are welcome anyway...

Posted by: Dr Evil May 9 2007, 01:12 PM

Ahhh, I am 1.8 limited, too. Never had much cause to work on them ('cause I can stand when I pee )

Herb, you should be getting the gears today or tomorrow

Posted by: crash914 May 9 2007, 05:56 PM

Got it!!!

Thanks evil!!

Now to pull the transmission apart...
there was no first gear slider though...;(

Posted by: Dr Evil May 9 2007, 06:16 PM

Dude, I didnt know you wanted a used slider. I may have one still, but I know I am running out.

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 10 2007, 09:22 AM

That stung! I aspire to be 2.0 , maybe this summer! If anyone spots a motor, in good shape, WHOLE, let me know, I'm on it!

Posted by: crash914 May 10 2007, 10:10 AM

Well we can make it one...

I have spare cylinders, pistons and crank...

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 10 2007, 10:33 AM

Sounds like you and I need to talk a lot more....

Posted by: plas76targa May 10 2007, 11:32 AM

Rich - Herb,

Slap some details on me, bro's. What time Sat (or did I see 3pm some where?)and PM me directions. I have baseball mid day, after that I could stop by. Kemptown to Woodstock, I'm almost there!

Posted by: crash914 May 10 2007, 12:02 PM

Matt, the 13th is Sunday. I will be around both days, just putting my motor back to gether or taking the transmission apart...

So, the 13th at around 3:00?

all welcome... my wife just got a new chain saw and is looking for help..
Should I be scared?

Posted by: crash914 May 10 2007, 07:23 PM

come one, come all....look at a car in pieces, a motor apart and transmission disassembled.....

compare cams new with old....

all welcome...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 10 2007, 09:19 PM

Meh. Having the wifes mother and father over for Mothers Day. I have to be familial.

Zach

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 11 2007, 12:37 PM

I'll be over, sans 914. See you then.

Posted by: crash914 May 12 2007, 09:36 AM

Why don't we reschedule for Saturday the 20th?/

I think my wife wants to go somewhere tomorrow....
or just call first and make sure we are home.

I should be home this afternoon...working now...got to go to harbor freight......hmmmm...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite May 12 2007, 11:34 AM

The 20th Will be the import show in Carslyle PA.

Zach

Posted by: rleonardccemtp May 13 2007, 01:03 PM

The 20th (Sunday) is my 10th anniversary. If I intend to keep my man parts.......!