It was finally time to reassemble the front end of the car, since I didn’t need the under tray off anymore.
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With the major source of oil leaks under the car sorted, I needed to repair some collateral damage from the previous leaks. The transmission mounts had turned to jello and weren’t doing a lot.
Maybe leaving a 38 year old car outside in some of the heaviest rain we have had wasn’t such a good idea.
Taking it easy doesn’t mean not playing with cars, so since Tess was up on jacks I wanted to remove the front bumper and headlight to fix it.
I couldn’t handle it anymore, the amount of oil that was leaking from the sump was getting out of hand. I needed to replace the gasket.
I know I have covered replacing the hand brake cable on Effie before, but having done it again on Tess this time, I have some new insights to share.
This darn car. There is always something that makes me shake my fist in frustration.
Worn bushes are no fun, and these bushes get a hard time in normal use. My Tie Rod bushes were stuffed and needed replacing.
That’s right, I have finally hit maximum working-ness!
Welcome to the latest and (unlikely to be the) greatest segment; Tastes Like Petrol Tools Reviews Opinions.
This opinion is dedicated to what is possibly the tool that has saved my arse the most. The Bissell Little Green Machine.