For $86.35 in parts, $25 for the licence, and $0 in labour, the Scud has a WOF. I learned quite a lot in the process, the most important being: you can fix almost anything, as long as you read the manual.
The second important thing I learned is that wrecker's yards are goldmines. I got the rear light assembly for $50 from a yard, and Braxton quoted me $185 for the same thing!
I also learned how the speedo works, where the gearbox is, and where the horn is. And, almost inevitably, I found out that there (were) nests of spiders behind the dashboard and behind the light assembly. That should give you a measure of how determined I was do fix the damn thing myself.
(I considered placing the car under a large glass jar and calling for help, but I couldn't work out whom to ring.)
The only thing that needs doing that I'm not strong enough to do is the drivebelt adjustment. Might see if I can coerce someone into helping through flattery.
I underestimated you, well done.
Posted by: Vincenzo at April 29, 2005 08:56 PMThank you :) I underestimated myself, too - I was expecting to have to drag it off to a mechanic, but figured I couldn't make it any more broken than it already was so I might as well have a crack!
Posted by: phreq at April 30, 2005 08:11 AMNecessity invention breeds mmmmmm yes, yes strong this one is.
paint me geek
Posted by: Vincent at April 30, 2005 08:37 PMWell done! So awesome!
Posted by: giffy at May 2, 2005 10:27 AMI worry, however, that success in the small repairs may lead to excessive confidence, leading me to attempt to go after the big grimy hot thing in the middle.
(drags sack into mechanic's office)
"Hi, I'd like you to take a look at my engine, it was making a funny noise."
"Sure thing."
"Great, I took it apart to save you time."
(dumps sack and runs)