I've been sick. Should I wörk on my car?

"Stef Schrader" (stefschrader) 01/30/2014 at 16:55 • Filed to: Porsche 944, 24 Hours of LeMons, stupid questions, wörk

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The 944 must run this weekend. Must. Otherwise, I need to either scramble or start looking at back-up options. Problem is, I've been sick this week.

I can finally breathe out of my face this afternoon, but I've got the telltale signs of being out of commission all week: sore throat, hoarse voice and some kind of uncontrollable pho craving goin' on. Yesterday through this morning, I was in snotty, dribbly misery, and really needed one of those hanging tree sap buckets to catch what was oozing out of my schnoz.

It's in the low 60s today, though, so otherwise, it's the perfect day for whacking a 944 with a hammer. But how soon is too soon to resume un-snot-covered activity after a sick week?

So, options:

1. Wörk as usual, albeit maybe with an extra layer of warmth on. Try to put the brake calipers on, get the airbox tied down, and start checking the engine bay for anything that looks undone.

2. Some light wörk. Pick up new battery and drop it off by the car, see how to plug my open return line for the HVAC system that's been removed, check and see if my spark plug wires were put on correctly (I think I might be missing the little rubber dust shields at the bottom), measure vinyl sizes and GO HOME EARLY.

3. Nö wörky wörky. Töö söön, juniör. Get some pho (...phö?) and take a nap.

I'm leaning towards #2. Thoughts? And if #3 really is the best bet, when can I safely go reassemble all the things?

For Sweden > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 16:59

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Question: Why does it have to run?

If you need it to run for work, get a rental and make Mr. Denton pay for it.

I'd say get an Uber, but I don't want Sam Biddle to have an aneurysm.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 16:59

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I say try whatever you can do on the car in #2. If you feel up to it, move onto #1. The fresh air will do you well, and moving around should help clear you out.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 17:04

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4. Come by and fix the water leak on my 944. I'll interact with you through a hazmat suit and feed you pho through a tube while you're under the car.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 17:05

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4. Slave labör at gunpöint. Administrating is way easier than doing.

Stef Schrader > For Sweden 01/30/2014 at 17:10

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It's Das LeMon. I want shakedown time.

I don't think Austin has Uber. Probably for the best. It'd find a way to smell like one of Leslie's (RIP) thongs within a manner of days.

Stef Schrader > It's a "Porch-uh" 01/30/2014 at 17:12

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This car. ZOMG. I swear, this car.

I AM SO DONE WITH WATERCOOLING.

If this engine goes, I'm throwing a Type 4 engine in the trunk like it should've had in the first place.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 17:18

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I tried to find an ad I saw from the 20s for a Franklin that was all about how water cooling was now outdated and air cooling was the wave of the future, but I couldn't. Sorry.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 17:20

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I just rebuilt the motor - block up - over the past year. Finally fired it up and it's pissing coolant from somewhere under the belt cover. Looks a bit oily. Awesome.

Stef Schrader > It's a "Porch-uh" 01/30/2014 at 17:23

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Mine was taking a wee out the front of the water pump. Bad pump. Grr.

Not fun.

KB Garage > It's a "Porch-uh" 01/30/2014 at 17:24

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I don't know how to "not-recommend" this post, but I would if I could. That just plain sucks.

-1?

KB Garage > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 17:26

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Okay, so of your list, what has to be done by Saturday?
-brakes
-air box
-battery
-plug HVAC line
-plug wires
-measure vinyl

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/30/2014 at 17:30

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Woah there, too German! Dial it back a notch......Or forward, rather. Dial it forward a couple of decades.

Stef Schrader > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/30/2014 at 17:33

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Seems like a solid bet.

(After pho.)

Stef Schrader > KB Garage 01/30/2014 at 17:35

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I could probably all do this Saturday, but the more time I have to see if it runs, the more time I have to fix anything found after starting it up.

KB Garage > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 19:50

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So what did you decide? Getting anything accomplished or are you putting it off until tomorrow?

Hooker > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 20:15

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All I care is that you feel better. The way to do that? Rest and plenty of fluids. The car will still be there.

Hooker > Stef Schrader 01/30/2014 at 20:16

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Knowing at least part of its history, this doesn't surprise me. I'm all for an engine swap though.

Stef Schrader > KB Garage 01/31/2014 at 02:18

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I got a little bit done! Went with option #2. I was glad I did because it was gorgeous out tonight and I think the fresh air did me good. Also, I found my rubber sleeve thingies, got a new battery that shouldn't start smoking when we try to charge it (oops) and measured various parts of the car for vinyls. Whoohoo!

Well, except I didn't get to sleep early. I wanted the pics from LeMons 2010 and 2011 from my old computer and that took forever.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 01/31/2014 at 03:13

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I should be back around Austin in a few days, if you need help let me know. If we bribe DatASSun with beer he'll probably show up too, actually we probably don't even need to bribe him.

KB Garage > Stef Schrader 01/31/2014 at 07:19

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Awesome! Glad you're feeling better and actually got some things done.

Stef Schrader > KB Garage 01/31/2014 at 08:41

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Well, sorta. Firefox ate my work. 'sokay. Redoing it.

Stef Schrader > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 01/31/2014 at 08:46

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Schweeeeet.

KB Garage > Stef Schrader 01/31/2014 at 08:52

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IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/04/2014 at 21:13

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I'm back in Austin now, should be around the rest of the week if you need any help. Probably going to take the Volvo to h2r to tomorrow for hoonage

Stef Schrader > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/05/2014 at 11:11

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SWEET! Yeah, I'm down to figuring out what's wrong with...maybe the valves in cylinder 2 are borked? Or maybe it just needs non-grungy oil in there? Doing an oil change? Replacing my coolant line nipple (actual name in manual, lulz)? Bleeding whatever crap's left in the brakes out? Hoping for da bes?

Lots of little stuff. Then it's hoonable.

Let me know if you're out that way. Car's at Brianne Corn Raceway, nipple should arrive Fri. or Sat., and that's gonna eat my weekend.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/05/2014 at 16:53

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Yeah just let me know when your gonna be working on it. Shoot me a text at 313-310-3559. Took the Volvo to H2R today and hooned the shit out of it. Had to do it at least once since it looks like I'm going ahead with the trade to DJ. He's going to make it Harrison's daily driver, lol.

Stef Schrader > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/05/2014 at 17:24

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NICE.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/05/2014 at 17:32

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IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/05/2014 at 17:34

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I am miserable right now. Just got a call from my boss, back to the oil rig. Hopefully I'll be back in a couple days. Not happy.

Stef Schrader > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/05/2014 at 22:10

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Ah, nuts. It happens. Good luck!

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/05/2014 at 23:06

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Fingers crossed I'll be back on Friday.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/06/2014 at 12:33

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My boss actually followed through on getting me relief! I'll be back in Austin this afternoon!

Stef Schrader > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/06/2014 at 13:22

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Haha, nice.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Stef Schrader 02/07/2014 at 20:48

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I'll be down around H2R for most of the day tomorrow, so if you need help just let me know and I'll be nearby.