[Rick Lee]

Originally posted by Jim Richards
Slow, I had a local shop do the tranny work. My deadline is June 21st (tech for Watkins Glen DE) to get the car ready so the unexpected work gets farmed out (until my wife wrings my neck!). I puuled the engine Memorial Day weekend so I could resolve the high oil temp's I've been seeing. I've cleaned the outside of the engine, modified the air deflectors (baffles) to the way Porsche started making them in '77 for improved cooling, I cleaned the engine oil cooler, and I replaced a suspect oil thermostat. When I split the engine / transmission, I also discovered the (probably original - 93k miles) clutch needed to be replaced and the seal behind the flywheel looks like it leaks, too. Oh, and did I mention that some parts are off being powder coated. And don't forget the new shocks, turbo tie rod ends, ball joints and suspension bushings I still need to install. My God, what have I got myself into????

I have no idea what that is like.