She's a runner! I only had to remove the spark plugs twice this time. Not saying I learning anything from the first go-around, but maybe! I told the wife I was going to print out that little placard the one guy made up showing where the temp gauge should be before shutting the engine off, and plastering it right in her sight. That went over well...

 

Thanks for your input. I haven't done any research on it in a few years. I thought I remembered seeing a tread by MYSQL a couple of years ago about some of the effects RP fluids had on his drivetrain, although I might be confusing some of the particulars in it. Which as I recall ended up costing him a transmission (dealer replaced) which reverted him back to using stock fluids and that is the first thing that came to mind when they told me it was leaking.

Congratz!

I find the floor de-flooding method has always worked best for me.

You could do what I did. I got a cat-less mid pipe and my wife won't touch the 8 due to the smell. Problem solved!

 

That won't work since it's her car.

 

I've heard people have issues with the tranny fluid as well. I use Redline products, which seems to be the norm. Can't really find it in stores, but if you order from Summit, their ground shipping usually comes the next day


Oh and job well done chief.

Loud and smelly didn't work to keep my wife away. Once she heard it pop when shifting and decel she was hooked. I don't mind though. She's super vigilant on not stalling. In fact, she revs before shutting it off just in case no matter what. She noticed that i would do it time to time if i was shutting her down relatively cold. My wife is awesome...sometimes.

 

I see that Fuel is closing. Last day open is Dec. 17. Too bad that it's happening since it's a good place to go on a Saturday.

Too cold to go tomorrow and I have a crapload of stuff to do and I can't get down there on the 17th since I'll be out of town. Gonna miss that place.

 

Whoa, what? Closing for good? That's a real bummer

 

Ah, then a turbo timer might not be such a bad idea.

 

GRATZ and Merry Xmas - when did they say they would have it done - I take it you left it there with them now and have a rental?

 

They said the middle of next week they should get the engine from Mazda and I got the tracking information from Charles (BHR) that the clutch/counterweight/flywheel will be here Tuesday so I am thinking next Thursday or Friday possibly.

No rental but I didn't need one, the quarter just ended at UC yesterday so I am on vacation until the 3rd. Perfect timing actually for my engine to fail in all accounts.

 

I checked their FB and there was nothing posted. I heard John telling someone he was going to visit family in Pennsylvania for the holidays so I wonder if that's all the closing is for.

On the subject of cars and noise, my wife too likes her car to have a presence. She complained her old Protege was too quiet so I had to install the axle-back I had on hers when I put a cat-back on mine.

 

I guess John got a job in california. There was a post on cincysportscar about it. They're trying to find a place to continue C&C though. It seems like Mac (one of the regulars) might be interested in buying or know a buyer though.

Sad indeed, but it's good news for John. Hopefully everything works out well for him and we can find another place for coffee on saturday mornings.

 

I talked to John this morning, he confirmed he's leaving. Also said he's talking to a couple of people about selling Fuel, I guess time will tell if it stays there or if we'll have to find someplace else.

 

Yep, it looks like Mac (80's turbo 911, e30 M3) and Glen (360 Challenge, Exige, 1M coupe) are pretty interested in taking over the place because they love the location for Cars and Coffee. Keep you fingers crossed that something works out.

 

I read about it on Cincysportscars.com. The owner is taking a job in CA and selling his gear on Craigslist.

http://cincysportscar.com/index.php?topic=601.0

One good thing about the S2 is the tach has the progressive 5K, 7K rev limiter so you pretty much know where you're at in regards to temp. Boy, the 8 sucked down a lot of fuel this morning while I was warming it up. Just watched the gas gauge move from above 3/4 tank to below in about 5 minutes. I may need to put a bucket under the tailpipes and recycle some gas.

Almost got broadsided sitting in a parking lot near a Target this morning. I just got back into my car, which I parked way away from the minivan and SUV door banging crowd, and some cow driving a beater SUV and talking on her cell phone, crossed diagonally across the parking lot at a fairly high rate of speed and headed right at my driver's side door. I braced for impact and she turned away just in time and pulled into a spot in another row. Needless to say, I had to inform her of her lack of ability to drive and I offered to place her phone in a place that would be uncomfortable unless she had it set on vibrate.

I hate Saturdays during the holiday season.

 

wow... I will miss fuel, and now i'm regretting that I didn't make it often enough...
so the next weekend would be the last day for the fuel, unless the place being sold to someone else, and even then it won't be the same...

I'll make my best effort making to the fuel next saturday...

 

So I just filled up my gas tank..14mpg...not good at all. 50/50 highway and city.

Seems like its just getting worse. Might be time for an upgrade to a better car..maybe a STI hatch..hmmm yes please!

 

That's about the worst I get. It's typical for my mileage to go down once it gets cold though. Granted I haven't driven my 8 for a good 3 weeks now, since it's clutch pedal is still broken and I'm still waiting for the new clutch to arrive.

But yes, I do agree with the STI hatch...more practical and more mileage if only a slight improvement. I'm thinking that'll be the direction I head once I graduate.

 

Well it's officially put away for the winter. Time to start taking **** apart when I get back from Argentina

 

Fuz: When are you leaving?

 

I leave thursday. The wife left yesterday.

 

Damn, I was going to see if I could rope you into helping me install my endlinks and clutch this weekend lol.

 

***, with that blue tarp down, it looks like an execution is about to happen. Don't leave any trace of bodily fluids to be found.

Have fun in the summer sun.

 

sucks to hear about fuel guys... hopefully they find a way to keep it open... would love to go this saturday but I'm off to mexico to visit family...
Fuz ...have fun with the wife!
redsun ...since your pedal will be new... i would recommend having the RR bracket on it from the start...
Bourbon... I had my engine replaced on february, (but I had it done @ jake sweeney) they will have to "transfer" everything from the old engine to the new... so whatever you want to put on the new engine you can... doubt they will say anything... I just arrived with a bunch of pieces including oil and oil filter, they had no problems with it... belts, pulleys, whatever... just talk to them... good luck!!

 

Clutch, or clutch pedal? I won't be here either way, but they are on opposite ends of pain in the *** spectrum.

Maybe Thanks

Thanks, Have fun in Mexico yourself.

 

I have the BHR reenforced clutch pedal assembly and Charles recommend getting the recall, taking pictures of the welds on my current pedal assembly, and taking to a reputable welder in the Cincy area (maybe we can even use the same business and get a deal.) I plan on doing this as soon as I get the car back so let me know if it is something your interested in.

My clutch and counterweight arrived this morning (waiting on the flywheel and pilot bearing seal) but I might pick up a new serpentine belt as well, thanks for the tip.


Good luck on your trip Fuz!