enough already

Lord Eros · 03-08-2003, 05:10 AM

I wish the weather would warm up here. I have the tools, I know where to get the parts. But working on my car when the temperature is in the teens just doesn't seem like fun to me.

I don't want anyone complaining about how my drivers seat is worn. The car was meant to drive and a worn seat is a good sign, IMHO.
*Lord Eros*

GIBSON · GIBSON's Garage

Working on a car in cold weather is not fun. I once had to change the oil on a friends car in 12 degree weather and swore I'd never do it again.
As for worn seats, it's like worn finish on the front of a guitar- it shows it's worth playing just like your car is worth driving. Enjoy it. I never got the sheepskin thing, covering up tears and rips with sheepskin seems odd to me. Fix it or just drive it with the wear. I guess in cold climates the sheepskins are comfortable....

Lord Eros · 03-08-2003, 07:14 PM

When I was stationed in what was once known as West Germany, I had to swap out a rear differential on a Jeep, in the snow, in the cold, that was not fun. I really do enjoy driving my 87 325is. However, the previous owner never replaced the timing belt. My plan is to start at the front of the driving machine, align fog-lights, timing belt, C.A. bushings, valve adjust, si batteries, clock, shifter linkage bushings, driveshaft bearings, exhaust. That should keep me busy, as soon as the temp warms up. The timing belt will be done this week at a garage. Then I won't be paranoind about driving, and worrying that it might break.
*Lord Eros*

Jared at Pelican Parts · 03-24-2003, 05:22 PM

I have only ever had to work on a car in the snow once, and it is something I NEVER want to do again. Sometimes i forget how spoiled i am living in So Cal.

Lord Eros · 03-25-2003, 05:26 AM

Here in New England, it is finally warming up enough so I can start turning a wrench on my auto. The $500 that I was quoted for a timing belt replacement is too much for me. It's really not that hard a job to do. Even replacing the waterpump while I'm at it. Now, if I could only find a place online to order parts.
*Lord Eros*

Jared at Pelican Parts · 03-25-2003, 09:25 AM

Timing belt/water pump is very easy to do, however you will need a puller to get the harmonic balancer off the front of the engine.

1st Beemer · 09-24-2003, 01:32 PM

I had a 79 dodge and I had to change the motor outside in -32degree weather....after that year I built myself a nice heated shop....never again

Jared at Pelican Parts · 09-24-2003, 01:34 PM

I once had to replace broken CV bolts on a 914 in the snow. That was not fun.