My intentions for the Winter 2012 repair schedule have changed radically and unexpectedly in the last few weeks. So I decided to see what has been done vs. was intended.
As originally intended:
- Replace engine mounts - DONE
- Replace catalytic converter - DONE
- Replace muffler heat shield - DONE
- Test and recharge A/C system
- Change belts and tighten - DONE
- Flush transmission fluid
- Install clutch bleeder kit, flush clutch fluid - INSTALLED, NOT BLED
- Oil change
- Test otterstat - DONE/REPLACED
- Fix luggage compartment latch
- Fix rear louvers latch
- Replace engine light switch
- Replace rear fascia
- Replace vacuum cap on charcoal canister - DONE
- Recondition steering column ends
- Replace seal cap on passenger side, lower body
- Lower rear springs - DONE
- Flush cooling system and refill - DONE
Unexpected/added tasks:
- Tighten all coolant hose connections - DONE
- Replace water pump - DONE
- Replace cracked muffler bracket - DONE
- Acquire longer M7 bolts for A/C idler pulley attachments - DONE
- TimeSert stripped threads in timing cover at A/C idler pulley - DONE
- Clean engine "valley" due to coolant leaks - DONE (TWICE)
- Replace sparkplugs - DONE
- Replace sparkplug wires - DONE
- Replace distributor cap - DONE
- Replace rotor - DONE
- Clean fuel injectors
- Replace injector seals and clips - DONE
- Replace fuel filter - DONE
- Replace Control Pressure Regulator - DONE
- Clean Idle Speed Motor
- Replace all o-rings and gaskets on intake manifold
- Replace all bolts on cross-over pipe - DONE
- Re-secure T-roof panel