Bucky92 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 After a pretty frustrating and upsetting ordeal with my 83 coupe ( head gasket repair, weber update, alt update) I ended up with a car that wouldnt run..and when it did it wouldnt move cause on its maiden run..the new OEM rear main decided it didnt like sealing and it leaked ..I believe all over the brand new clutch causeing slippage. I couldnt then get the car to run for anything..and it would backfire through the carb..diesel upon shut off. I came to the conclusion that I have the Tidy Bowl touch...everything I touch turns to poo. I tinkered with the carb..tossed a whole can of Seafoam in the gas tank and now LB is starting pretty easy and running good..alittle rich but still good. The parts have been coming in..another new OEM rear main, newly resurfaced flywheel..thanks to Jerry ( bratsrus1) rear disk brake swap parts ..thanks to Rob ( turbone ) a new ignition switch and brand new cut key ..Thanks to Backwoodsboy...and lots of other little stuffs. So it seems I will be digging back into the coupe again soon..doubt it will make Carlisle in May for the Import show though since I doubt it will be ready for the body work and new paint job by then. Not to mention the nightmare digi to analog swap I am trying to go out and start LB and run him for 15-20 minutes every day go get everything lubed and warmed up..and to hopefully keep the rodents out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Contrary to popular belief running it everyday will actually invite rodents in. You will make the engine warm and inviting for them if all it does is sit in the garage. And good news with all the new parts. Let me know the possible dates for a work party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 dont give up connie, it will all work out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I know exactly how you feel Connie. I've had a car or two that no matter what I do, things don't work. Keep up the good work Connie, everything will work out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Connie This is Jerry, to keep those little critters out of your car get a bunch of moth balls put them in the car and a bunch of them on the garage floor they don't like the smell. Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Connie This is Jerry, to keep those little critters out of your car get a bunch of moth balls put them in the car and a bunch of them on the garage floor they don't like the smell. Thanks Jerry Someday Jerry will call me to come help with the garage he has been planning on building for a decade I think he said? As far as rodents make the car less delicious. I would think a cheap car cover would help some though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I tried the moth ball trick with my XT6....it didnt help..but then again it was outside. All it did was make the car smell like old people;) . I havent found any evidence inside of the car yet...but have found some along the wall of the garage..I have traps and decon down. I did notice yesterday that one tire has a slow leak and is just about flat.. It never ends. I wonder if Psyko should worry..I did some body work on his Brat when I was out there last week..his Brats bed will probably fall off now :-\..Its the Tidy Bowl touch I say! On a side note..30 degrees and LB started first try with very little coaxing Edited November 12, 2008 by Bucky92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyko Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wonder if Psyko should worry..I did some body work on his Brat when I was out there last week..his Brats bed will probably fall off now :-\..Its the Tidy Bowl touch I say! My Brat will fail when I wrap it around a tree and not a moment sooner. Quit your worrying. You've got this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 On a side note..30 degrees and LB started first try with very little coaxing That in itsself is an accomplishment on an EA81 PS its like 55 here :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 On a side note..30 degrees and LB started first try with very little coaxing keep at it connie. I feel the same way you do with the RX. One fix here... two breaks there.... btw it's 80 here:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have the same feeling when I touch my Subarus. Keep at it, don't give up, and have fun doing it!! BTW it's 30's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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