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Old 01-07-2024, 06:02 PM   #1
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Wrestled the old coolant tank out this evening. I don't recall having that level of frustration in accessing the clamps engine-side when I did one on a friend's '01 a few years ago. In that instance, I was able to get to the clamps with a remote plier set from underneath while on mine I couldn't snake my arms up that far.

I freed the hoses all topside, and have the new OE tank ready to go in tomorrow.
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Old 01-08-2024, 09:50 AM   #2
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Wrestled the old coolant tank out this evening. I don't recall having that level of frustration in accessing the clamps engine-side when I did one on a friend's '01 a few years ago. In that instance, I was able to get to the clamps with a remote plier set from underneath while on mine I couldn't snake my arms up that far.

I freed the hoses all topside, and have the new OE tank ready to go in tomorrow.
I paid to have mine replaced in 2022, money well spent IMHO
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Old 01-08-2024, 07:55 PM   #3
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I got it smogged and licensed in California. Got'er done at AAA, but they had a very limited and odd selection of license plates. I guess I own a junk 959 now!
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I got it smogged and licensed in California. Got'er done at AAA, but they had a very limited and odd selection of license plates. I guess I own a junk 959 now!

That is too funny!


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Old 02-13-2024, 12:03 PM   #5
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The rain stopped and the sun poked through the clouds for a few hours.
Unplugged the battery maintainer and took it for a short drive.
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Old 02-14-2024, 08:24 AM   #6
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The rain stopped and the sun poked through the clouds for a few hours.
Unplugged the battery maintainer and took it for a short drive.
Your car looks great! What wheels are those and can you give me your tire/wheel specs? Any spacers?
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Old 08-25-2024, 02:36 PM   #7
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I did a leather treatment, some general clean-up and put more air in the spare. The visor mirror tabs came off when I flipped them up. I've got spares somewhere, but will probably go without them for a while. I found just enough little bumps that I plan to have a PDR guy look at it in the next few months.



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Old 08-26-2024, 04:29 AM   #8
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Finally got around towards converting to a double din. Had zero issues moving things around
and even fitting the new brackets. 10/10 would recommend


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Old 09-09-2024, 10:30 PM   #9
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Sunday I was letting people take turns driving it on a circle track. Lots of fun. Then I was riding along with someone who lost control, went through the tire wall and rolled it over. Nobody was hurt. The car has more character now. It was actually pretty awesome, but lets not do it again. Monday I pulled out a few dents, put mirrors back on, and adjusted the windows enough to get them working.


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