Replies to post #1400 on Cars, etc. (GEARHEAD)

[Bob Zumbrunnen]

Here it is. You'll have to help me with names. I think I remember all but one.



Wonder if Matt will actually recognize me in the pic. He seems to think I'm a lot fatter than I actually am because he's only seen me in loose flannel shirts (like I always wear) which hang down wide because of my shoulders.

[Bob Zumbrunnen]

Thanks for the CD, too, Tom! I'm listening to the song about my Taurus right now and Darth is laughing her butt off.

Might seem a bit rough for a girl her age to listen to, but I've always had this rule that I don't care what kind of language she hears anywhere near as much as I care about what kind of violence she sees.

I have yet to see "The Eff word" hurt anyone unless it's uttered here. <g>

[Bob Zumbrunnen]

Speaking of which, it's supposed to be in the 60's this weekend, so the POS car will likely spend the weekend on jack stands getting the starter replaced.

Fortunately my neighbor rebuilds starters and alternators. Hopefully he's got the parts for this one.

I'm positive it's not the flywheel. I opened the hood to make sure I was really turning the engine then rocked it enough in 4th to make sure I got the engine turned about 45 degrees and it still wouldn't start. Just spins the starter.

Edit: Looking in the shop manual right now, and this doesn't look like it's going to be remotely fun. But also looks like jack stands won't help much. Looks like I'll have to get at least the radiator shroud out of the way then fumble around blind a bit.