Hey all, is anybody interested in a weekend of grease, grime, beer and relaxation in the woods near lake Huron?
I need to drop my engine to crack open the transmission and fix a leak, plus repair any damage I might find while I'm in there, and I'm going to need a few hands to help, especially if those hands have been involved in dropping an engine and tranny before!
I'm not looking to do this until March, partly because temperatures will be a bit warmer (though the garage will be heated) and partly because I just won't have time to do it until then. I also need to do it soon enough that I've got time to diagnose the transmission, order parts, fix it and get everything back together in time for the driving season. But I figured I'd post it now to see who's interested and available, then hammer out exact dates closer to the time.
The old girl just went away yesterday for the winter at my folks' cottage just outside Grand Bend, on Lake Huron. It's about 45 minutes north of London, 2 1/2 hours west of Toronto. I'll have all the tools required, so no need to bring anything. This would of course be on a weekend, and there's room to sleep 8 people (though much of that is double beds, but hey, we're all friends
) plus a few couches. And of course all meals will be provided, lots of beer (or whatever your beverage of choice may be). Figure drive Friday night or Saturday morning, get the engine out Sat. afternoon, then drive home Sunday. (is that too optimistic?)
Interest now doesn't mean commitment then - I just want to get an idea if anyone wants to come.
Thanks!
Chris