bradartigue
True Classic
I reinstalled the rear control arms and wheels, which I had formerly removed to get the power plant out, so that I could roll the thing around. The car is very light now! No motor, interior, etc...
Yesterday I changed out the old gear lube to some fresh MTL90. There was a little surprise for me. Any opinions?
I always have some on there, first time a little less than that but not much less, even this last time (two days ago) after only 200 miles since refill with fresh GL1 I had filings on there, hopefully this latest batch is still old junk coming through. BTW I've gone back to GL1 since the car isn't worth the $90 for new MTL, shifts fine but it's amazing how stiff it is when cold. Car won't even idle in neutral, have to hold in clutch or it will stall. Don't need brakes for the first few blocks either. What a riot. 2 miles down the road all is well. I don't understand how people run these cars in winter with that oil in the box.Thanks Andy. Nothing really "large", but I too wasnt expecting quite so much material. As for the time between servicing; its anyones guess. I filled it with 3.2qts of MTL and after 3 miles things seen a bit smoother
Its pretty simple all you do is simply tell us what you've done to your X1/9 during the current day or in the late evening prior. It can be anything from a fun drive, wash/wax, to engine rebuilding etc.. Pics and video are always welcome for incrimination.. mg:.. I mean entertainment purposes.
I've got my motorcycle in pieces and a group ride on Saturday, my kid's Porsche has serious needs and my other kid's crappy Cavalier is running on 3 cylinders (and the dork drove it to Chicago and back that way! (he was picking up girls from the airport so I don't blame him), Miata has noises wanting investigation too, at least I know what I'm doing in my "spare" time. Heading to Florida Sunday where there's no old cars to bother me (My Dad's '04 Vette doesn't need me....I hope)
I sanded a lot. I found a bunch of little dings. I sanded them and filled them. Then I sanded them. When I was done I looked at my work and sanded it. I am 3/8th done with the body work before it goes to the painter, who, I suspect, will offer to sand it and fill "the wavy bits."
There has to be some irony in fact that you show "Sandy Springs" as your home!