What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

It's going to take a while for my arthritic shoulders and the cuts on my arms and hands to recover. In the meantime, I'm just gonna drive the S O B.:dance:

Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.

Yeah, I'm glad I still can! I'm 66, diabetic, and have a touch of arthritis. Working on the Porsche is intellectually challenging, a whole different learning curve from the Dodge truck or a Classic Prius. And a lot more crawling around on the carport pavement!

So yesterday I took it out for an Italian Tuneup, or is it a Bavarian tuneup? Anyhow, drove it for a couple of miles--since it's a used engine, I didn't baby it. Heavy foot and fairly high revs. The lifter noise disappeared! It runs pretty nice--and with the u/d pulley and the aftermarket (cheap) muffler it sounds good and has a bit more power, I think. I'll have to watch the coolant level and the oil, but I think it's gonna be okay.

Obtw, pics are worth a thousand words:







Click 'em to get the larger image!

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

Yeah, I'm glad I still can! I'm 66, diabetic, and have a touch of arthritis.

Sounds familiar. I'm 63, diabetic and have knees made of broken glass, at least thats how they feel some days. But like you I am still able to work on my car (knock on wood) and I do enjoy doing it. My wife says I'm crazy, take it to a shop she says. That day will come but for now hand me that wrench.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Sounds familiar. I'm 63, diabetic and have knees made of broken glass, at least thats how they feel some days. But like you I am still able to work on my car (knock on wood) and I do enjoy doing it. My wife says I'm crazy, take it to a shop she says. That day will come but for now hand me that wrench.

I have a utility rug like they use at the entrances to auto parts stores "Job Safety Starts Here!" an I use those dense foam flooring squares the HF sells. Mostly in self defense--my knees aren't bad unless I kneel on concrete. My back, neck, and shoulders get sore if I try to bend over too much, so I have a couple stools that I sit on. And a lawn chair for an occasional rest & a seltzer.

I live in a retirement mobile home park, I've seen it first hand. Inactivity & loss of mental workouts are fatal. Sit down and you may not get back up.