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Discussion in '308/328' started by PT 328, Jan 26, 2013.

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  1. PT 328

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    #1 PT 328, Jan 26, 2013
    I calibrated both of my heater lights as the lowest setting light would not go out. Easy fix.

    I adjusted my hand brake so my car doesn't roll on flat services anymore.

    I picked up some Valvoline VR1 this evening and plan on changing my oil tomorrow if I can locate the Baldwin filter that I put in a place where I wouldn't forget where I put it.

    EDIT: I figure by members posting services/repairs they completed it may help others learn along the way if they had questions on repairs others have successfully performed.
     
  2. Todd308TR

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    #2 Todd308TR, Jan 26, 2013
    Emailed 308nut with everything I want him to do to my 308. :)
     
  3. Sledge4.2

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    #3 Sledge4.2, Jan 26, 2013
    After wrestling with the cradle bolts, and installing the water pump downpipe, we released the engine/cradle assembly from the hoist and put in on a motorcycle engine lift. Tommorow it get shoehorned back in the car. Very fun day.

    Geno

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  4. aero

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    #4 aero, Jan 27, 2013
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    Pulled my wallet to install the correct tyres on my 208GT4:
    Though actually they should have been Michelin XDX tyres (195/70/14) according the sticker on the windscreen.
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  5. mike308gts

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    #5 mike308gts, Jan 27, 2013
    Today I started my 308 (it was 9 degree out side) and she fired up !!! Going to change my idle jets this week and change my rear cam cover gasket (small oil leak) plus check the valve clearances. First i need to get gas in the AM. Should be a fun day!!! Life is good!!
     
  6. Dr Kananga

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    #6 Dr Kananga, Jan 27, 2013
    Still trying to get that stupid cable wrapped around the window motor + pulleys correctly...

    Bane of my existence.


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    (which probably means I'm sitting at my car, confused)
     
  7. jsa330

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    #7 jsa330, Jan 27, 2013
    Well, I got some gas on Friday, planned to wash and clean up interior this weekend but it's been raining.
     
  8. Steve King

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    #8 Steve King, Jan 27, 2013
    I went out into the garage and looked at it for 5 minutes. It still looks great so I came back in to watch golf. Boy did that tire me out. I may need a beer.
     
  9. mike996

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    #9 mike996, Jan 27, 2013
    I did brain service today! I considered how fortunate I am to be in Mexico where it's 75 degrees instead of being with my 328 in MD where it's 30 degrees! :)
     
  10. fastradio

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    #10 fastradio, Jan 27, 2013
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  12. singletrack

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    #12 singletrack, Jan 27, 2013
    Restored vinyl/leather jack pouch for trunk. : )

    Was working on my wife's 328 before that. Have some work to do on the M3 later - wheel speed sensor.
     
  13. ClydeM

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    #13 ClydeM, Jan 27, 2013
    Today it's the 355s turn. De-stickied a window switch & stripped & waxed the car.
     
  14. PT 328

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    #14 PT 328, Jan 27, 2013
    I was unable to locate my misplaced oil filter. Ordered two more this morning so I guess my oil change will have to wait until next weekend.
     
  15. mustardfj40

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    #15 mustardfj40, Jan 27, 2013
    Our friends came over and they wanted to my Ferrari, so I pulled the cover off and showed them the car.
     
  16. GT4 Joe

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    #16 GT4 Joe, Jan 27, 2013
    Should have a 'Dino' center emblem, too!
     
  17. jmaienza

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    #17 jmaienza, Jan 27, 2013
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    Cleaning the remainder of 34 year old greasy engine parts
    Polishing nuts, bolts and washers
    Paint touch up on front suspension parts during front suspension rebuild
    Repack front hubs and install new seals
    Paint engine parts; oil separator, dipstick tube, rear engine support and bracket, oil cooler
    Straighten, sand and clearcoat pedal undercarriage access panel
    Organize engine parts for mechanic for engine rebuild
    Add some bling to my cam covers
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  18. lonnie77

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    #18 lonnie77, Jan 27, 2013
    You must have been on Rennlist. I had thought about starting a thread like this.

    I tried once agian to adjust the latch on the rear hood. The left side lines up but the right side has always given me problems.
    Then I cleaned the windows.
     
  19. Ferraridoc

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    #19 Ferraridoc, Jan 27, 2013
    You call that rain? 638mm here yesterday with cyclonic winds. Discovered a whole pile of leaks (in my house), drained about 6000 litres out of the pool, and wandered around the property watching where the water flows for future drainage works. I did mean to check on the baby (QV) in the Mancave, but I'll do that today - installed remote central locking and want to see if the battery drain is too high for it to sit still for too long.
     
  20. WalkerSport

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    #20 WalkerSport, Jan 27, 2013
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  21. GrayTA

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    #21 GrayTA, Jan 27, 2013
    How about NONE!!!


    Hey, its an honest answer....





    PDG
     
  22. andyww

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    #22 andyww, Jan 28, 2013
    Nice! Reminds me of a "Gold Leaf" Lotus Elan I once owned.

    BTW Tim did you sell the original exhaust system from that car? If so, its now on mine! :)
     
  23. PT 328

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    #23 PT 328, Feb 3, 2013
    Finally received my oil filters and changed the oil Saturday afternoon.
     
  24. vteqe

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    #24 vteqe, Feb 3, 2013
    I put a trickle charger on the 308 then spent some time trying to figure out why my Lotus 7 won't start although it was running yesterday, something electrical.
     
  25. touque

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    #25 touque, Feb 3, 2013
    Replaced the rotors on my wife's Sante Fe, then I put the 308 on the lift, took off the muffler diaper and the two side grates, scraped and brushed those, adjusted the clutch, and started working on my front bumper (filling big crack and grinding the fiberglass down and getting it ready for patching...)

    good day :)
     
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