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Hey BR - I know he's a lurker but I imagine he will be a member soon. Thanks.
You guys really are a great bunch. -again, thanks so much for your kind words.
Make no mistake fellas - I would have kept the car if cash liquidity was not a problem. I've learned something new about affordability of entry...
Wow. This was really well said.
You are all very kind. Thanks for the nice words. I definitely will stick around the forum - fchat was actually a big part of ownership for me....
Hey brothas, I sold my 348 last week. I still can't believe I did this but it was a situation of simply needing the money. I know I've said many...
Congrats. Enjoy the experience...
Very good advise about using just the right amount of rtv. Ive seen some mechanics gobbing it on quite heavy when re-seating cam seal/valve...
If you don't mind my asking, what were the signs/symptoms of a broken off rtv sealant worm? Did you get engine damage due to oil starvation or did...
There are many step by step procedures one this board for this. It would be really valuable for you to find out why the bulbs were removed in the...
I didn't understand that one either. The best I could come up with is perhaps there is a ground crossover upon electrical fault...
If both became illuminated at the same time it's most likely a bad electrical connection. I think the dealership is correct. Mine both came on at...
All good advice. Given how cheaply one can buy a scope for this would be a no-brainer for me however. Less than 200 bucks...
Sorry to hear this. On the sunny side, you are going to get to know engine much better and this has value. Do you have a borescope?
:) Subtle... Hope the new one arrives soon for you. Opens up a whole new attitude/prospective on maintenance...
Like others here, if the price seems fair I don't auto-lowball. Most seem to want to haggle a few grand on principal alone - I immediately lose...
Great write up!
I learned the exact same lesson with my brand new 1988 Honda CRX Si many moons ago... Shot the ramp like a bullet across the floor - would have...
Congrats on the 355. When you get a chance can you tell us about the Caterham - what a special little car. Betcha the 355 won't handle as nicely...
Did you bleed the coolant system thoroughly. Might be air pockets. Takes a bit to get it all...