It [grows] on ya, doesn't it?
Had this year not that much time for the II. But last week I started the season (very late). As always you think you will detect some leaks or whatever. I had screw drivers and a multimeter with me. But the nice thing: nothing to do. The II runs like a champ! Pulls great, sounds good.
Here are some impressions:
The third picture is my favorite
Guilty.He may be a little biased
@Mcmahst Hey guys, ship life has been tearing me a new one lol. I only can work on the weekends now but the valve lash did it. Now the engine no longer sounds like a skeleton dancing and after warming the engine a little, it idles at around 850 rpm. I should mention the car was probably parked for 20 years because they didn't ever lash the valves . I've driven it around the parking lot a few times and even got it up to 35 mph just to see and everything seems fine mechanically. The cooling system is overheating but I got a new radiator cap and the thermostat and gaskets get here monday so they'll be on this weekend or this week if I have enough time. I also redid the valve cover gaskets so the engine is no longer smoking. Brakes work great after a full flush and in a couple of months I'll get a proper tank and new pads and rotors and redo the drum brakes. Thanks everyone for the concern, I'll continue to make progress updates and I fix more and more things.I wonder if @JackH is out terrorizing the streets of San Diego with his beast now.....
Yep... I reckon that'll cause some cooling issues. I'm pretty sure all of the parts are waiting for me at the mailroom if so, she should be put back together and roadworthy by the end of this weekend.