So he really “Trumped” them up at the shareholder meetings?

These are only considered concours d’elegance-worthy if the broom handle used to prop up the rear hatch has been cut to length and sanded.

Why would you disassembled the set? The blades are bendy enough to just hold them together. All you should need are the blades right around .020 anyway.

I was so glad when I went from an LT1 Impala SS to the DOHC 32v mod motor in my Marauder. Not only were the plugs right on top but the water pump wasn’t directly above the distributor.

The term “tune-up” makes it sounds so fancy and complicated, but it’s not like we’re turning carb screws, adjusting points, and checking ignition timing anymore, at least not on these modern cars anyway.

A great write-up with many useful tips. I have a few I’d like to add.

Depending on the car but I find an actual replacement of a MAF sensor is actually a huge improvement. You may not get a code but it doesn’t mean it is reading right, even after a cleaning.

Same thing goes with o2 sensors, especially up stream.

Just replacing the upstream o2 on my 07 Impreza gave me 3 mpg on average and…

You are going to have to clean that MAF way more often with the K&N filter. Just sayin’.

Mine is reading ~20,000 cSt

For the love of all that is holy get, get yourself a damn propane heater for your garage.

OK, I just have to ask. The seized rear brakes have caused you no end of trouble since you bought this thing ... why did it take to long to try turning the adjuster screw? I mean, I’m as shocked as anybody that it wasn’t seized too, but you didn’t even try?

With the line,“because there’s good news: I actually think there’s a chance that I’m not doomed.” you have without a doubt cursed yourself. I expect a “Holy shit what am I going to do now” post within the week.

I TOTALLY NEED AN OIL FLAVOR GAUGE IN MY CAR!!!!

Is it wrong that I was excited about the “floor mat wear” gauge?

On my current car I had a self-worth gauge - well, not actually a gauge, just an idiot light - but, alas, the bulb is burned out.

Man I’d love to have enough money that I could forget where I parked a late model BMW and not care.

Thanks! I’d just like to mention that when I bought this car it was a salvage-titled nightmare ten seconds away from being scrapped, and now it’s traveling the PNW on adventures with we weekly, while still handling DD duties and the occasional track day. Dreams do come true!