I've decided to keep the Cutlass.

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
06/18/2015 at 18:05 • Filed to: None

After some soul-searching and motivation, I’ve decided to DIY as much as possible so that I can have the car I want. Besides, even if I invest another grand, It will only be a $2500 car - what I would have spent on an FB RX-7. Now I’m just waiting for my technician to check it out, and give me a checklist of what it needs to pass safety. The real work starts next week.

DISCUSSION (18)

Matthew Phillips > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 18:09

I'm in the same boat with the vic, I could dump it for another car, or finish what I started and save money.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Matthew Phillips
06/18/2015 at 18:11

Finish what you started. Do it for the sake of barges.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 18:11

I’m the same way with the SHO man. I’m too invested in it, monetarily and emotionally to part with it now. Eventually it will die, but when it does, the engine is still going to find a new home in my Crapri.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
06/18/2015 at 18:17

Indeed.

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 18:19

Head gasket and the rail are the big ones.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly
06/18/2015 at 18:20

Yeah, but it may not be on the way out. I might have just needed to blow out the carbon.

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 18:23

Did the car sit for a little while?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly
06/18/2015 at 18:25

8 months.

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 18:26

I can say with almost 100% certainty that the “white smoke” was condensation built up in the engine, exhaust, etc.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly
06/18/2015 at 18:31

Excellent. This is much better than I had anticipated.

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/18/2015 at 19:43

Yeah, when I fire up my stuff after sitting for the winter they always puff out condensation for a little while. Sometimes water droplets even drip out the exhaust.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/19/2015 at 09:38

Let me know when you’re working on it! I’ll drop by and lend a hand.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly
06/19/2015 at 12:23

Is it normal to have enough white mist coming out the exhaust that it looks like someone poured 1/8th of a can of seafoam into the intake manifold vacuum line?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/19/2015 at 12:27

Will do. It’s getting a first inspection next week, and from there I’m going to keep everyone posted.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/19/2015 at 13:19

If you’re still looking for a bumper, this guy might sell you one.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/…

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/19/2015 at 17:21

Tough to say.

One year I had it so bad I ended up doing a coolant pressure test to make sure everything was OK.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly
06/19/2015 at 20:00

It's fairly thick, so it might be condensation. It started to tail off after 10 minutes of running.

Stephen the Canuck > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
06/20/2015 at 18:50

If it’s a day I’m not working, I should probably be able to come help as well.