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May 10th, 2008 @ 5.12 pm

This past month I’ve had both my truck and my VW at the condo, which has let me drive it a fair amount. Luckily, I haven’t had any break downs, but the car hasn’t been without hiccups. I spent one evening changing the camber of the front wheels after noticing uneven wear on the tires. I’ve also noticed it’s still throwing oil all over the engine bay after running on the highway for several miles, which I don’t like. Per recommendation of others, last night I changed to 20W50 oil instead of 10W30, hoping the thicker oil will encourage it to stay inside the engine, where it belongs. Last night I also was going to replace a seal where the excess/ reserve brake fluid flows into the master cylinder because it’s slowly leaking. Unfortunately, the shop gave Whit the wrong part, so I’m still left topping off my brake fluid reservoir every month (don’t worry, it’s not dangerous! I know what I’m doing!). Hopefully I’ll be able to get the new seal soon, and my oil leaks will stop. If not, I’ll just have to keep digging…

November 18th, 2007 @ 1.30 am

Back in mid October Beverly and I attended my car club’s first car show, the Slowriders Slam. I really enjoyed it due to it being much closer than any other VW show I’ve attended, and it was much more laid back. Rather than being at a drag strip and having a bunch of vendors, this one was in Harford County, on someone’s field, and had no racing, and no large vendors. A few people were selling some parts our of their car, and there was one group brought in to sell some food (which was very good!), and that was about it. There was a sleepover the night before (I didn’t attend), and then we all just hung out for the day. Obviously I took my camera, and I finally got around to editing the pictures and putting them online, so go over to the gallery and check them out.

May 30th, 2007 @ 11.12 pm

When I think of Memorial Day, I think of BBQ’s and relaxing in the back yard. Well, I did have some grilled food, but in other’s back yards. First, Beverly graduated on Thursday (Congratulations Beverly! Pictures are in the gallery), and that in turn led to graduation parties. But before them, I had Friday to get through. I went to my parents house with plans to do some tweaking to the VW and wash it, but instead my grandfather hurt himself and then drove to Walter Reed’s ER. So, my mom and I went down there, spent some time with him, and then drove him home. Turns out he bruised his chest and dislocated his little finger, so a bit painful, but nothing too serious. Read the rest of this entry »

May 15th, 2007 @ 10.11 pm

Well, I haven’t been quite driving 200mph. But I was flying at over 500mph for hours on end last week. Since I last posted anything life’s felt like it’s going 200mph. Beverly and I have been working on lot’s of wedding planning (not fast enough for everyone, but we’re doing our best), I’ve spent time working on the VW, my softball team has been losing, and I even spent a week in England.

The month started off with me finishing off reinstalling my VW’s engine with a new oil cooler and no pesky tarboard insulation, then driving it all weekend the 5th and 6th. Then on the 7th I flew to England to do a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the big project I’ve been working on at work. Last year when I went over we were chauffeured around, but this time I got a “hire car” (ie, rental) and drove myself! I did cheat and get an automatic (uncommon over there), but I can already drive stick so I’m still proud of myself. The trip ended with a quick visit to London and a flight back on Friday.

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April 22nd, 2007 @ 2.49 pm

Yesterday was beautiful weather and so I was planning to drive the VW through the weekend. I was at my parents to do an oil change on the truck, and afterward both my brother and I were going towards UMBC. So, we decided to both drive our respective VW’s. Just as we’re leaving old Ellicott City, Whit’s fuel pump broke. We pulled over and spent some time diagnosing the problem, and then tried to fix it on the road. That didn’t work, so I drove us both back to the house and we pulled off my fuel pump, and drove the truck back to repair his car. Now he’s back and running, but will need to return my fuel pump soon so I can drive my car.

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March 23rd, 2007 @ 9.54 pm

While Beverly’s been getting a tan in sunny Daytona for spring break, I’ve been stealing away to my parents house nearly every day/ night for the past week to do something on the VW. First, I replaced an oil line that didn’t seal that well (ie, leaked). Then I replaced a cracking fuel line, added air to the tires, adjusted the brakes, and stopped some rust under the battery tray. I thought that was enough work done to the car, and so on Wednesday after getting back from New Jersey, I went and got the car and brought it back to my place. Read the rest of this entry »