quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: And now ya'll see why Id rather have a 1G (PK86... ). Ironically though the early 2G's kinda grow on ya a bit (95-97, with the 96 Spyder being the nicest). Congrats madcurl on getting her up and running again Very nice car, and I hope everything works out great for ya from here on in with her

Thanks, but not so quick. My clutch decided it couldn't take it no more!


Notice that there's something missing.



Normally, I have the clutch replaced every 100,000 miles. This clutch only lasted 90,000. I was traveling to grandmother's house to Fresno on 152 in Los Banos at a light. The car wouldn't shift (the spring) and nearly was rear ended while I was in the fast lane with emergency flashers on. I quickly got out of the car for I knew somebody wouldn't notice the flashers and rear end me. One driver swerved to miss the car. Once the coast was clear of the next batch of traffic. Accidently, I got back in and noticed it would get into gear if the car was off. While in reverse I backed-up for a block and entered WallyWorlds parking lot. Once there I was able to shift into gears (barely). Once I was in 4th gear I chanced it and shifted to 5th and made it all the way to Bakersfield.

I called ahead and ordered a Act II clutch. My Tom Tom listed a couple of shops in Los Banos, but they wanted my shirt. I made it to Bakersfield, CA and caught the $2 bus up to Tehachapi.

The $2 bus ride, hehe.







At the way I drive-I had more miles to-go on the clutch.



The spring somehow jump out and wedged itself between the clutch and the fly wheel. I had to have the fly wheel re-surfaced.



All is fine for now (I hope).

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 04-27-2011).]

I was able to get some work done on my work car yesterday. The car has over 331,000 miles on it and the radiator finally goes out. I enjoyed the moment since #020 was next door being detailed.









Parts alone cost nearly $200 smackers! I've never owned a car that has gone this many miles with major issues. I remember back in the day wanting to get a Mercedes. I'm glad I didn't. A customer I was talking that day owned a 2003 and the replacement cost for the side LED mirror light was over $200 buckeroos!

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 08-30-2012).]