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My baby is back in town! I missed her sooooooo much!

#1 User is offline   mrfarmdog 

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Posted 04 February 2008 - 05:16 PM

Well... for those of you that were at the Vegas event you will be happy to know that my car arrived today via carrier back to Memphis. It was shipped on an external car hauler at the back of the truck so it got really dirty. It was a mix of emotions when I saw her. I was so happy but at the same time I was sad that I could not hop in and drive her.

The first order of business was to remove the 85th decals and wash her up. I needed to get the grime off her as she will be sitting for a while. We hope to have the engine out by Wednesday and then it will be another week or so to determine what the issue was at the track. I am prepared for the worst and have been making plans since I got back so the next few weeks will be very interesting. But all is good. I am so happy just to see her again so I can determine next steps and get moving! :rockon:
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 05:21 PM

View Postmrfarmdog, on Feb 4 2008, 08:16 PM, said:

Well... for those of you that were at the Vegas event you will be happy to know that my car arrived today via carrier back to Memphis. It was shipped on an external car hauler at the back of the truck so it got really dirty. It was a mix of emotions when I saw her. I was so happy but at the same time I was sad that I could not hop in and drive her.

The first order of business was to remove the 85th decals and wash her up. I needed to get the grime off her as she will be sitting for a while. We hope to have the engine out by Wednesday and then it will be another week or so to determine what the issue was at the track. I am prepared for the worst and have been making plans since I got back so the next few weeks will be very interesting. But all is good. I am so happy just to see her again so I can determine next steps and get moving! :rockon:

:happy feet: :happy feet: Glad your baby is back and good luck. I hope for the best for you. Keep us posted!!! :)
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 05:21 PM

View Postmrfarmdog, on Feb 4 2008, 05:16 PM, said:

Well... for those of you that were at the Vegas event you will be happy to know that my car arrived today via carrier back to Memphis. It was shipped on an external car hauler at the back of the truck so it got really dirty. It was a mix of emotions when I saw her. I was so happy but at the same time I was sad that I could not hop in and drive her.

The first order of business was to remove the 85th decals and wash her up. I needed to get the grime off her as she will be sitting for a while. We hope to have the engine out by Wednesday and then it will be another week or so to determine what the issue was at the track. I am prepared for the worst and have been making plans since I got back so the next few weeks will be very interesting. But all is good. I am so happy just to see her again so I can determine next steps and get moving! :rockon:


Good news John, keep us posted on project Pheonix :speedie:
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 05:23 PM

:) Glad you got her home, curious as to her condition, hope for the best, good luck..
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 05:23 PM

PS...

Thanks Amy! I owe you a big one!
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Posted 04 February 2008 - 06:15 PM

John, keeping my fingers crossed that it's something simple. Hope to see you at some event(s) this summer...we need you there as part of the team. :rockon:

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Posted 05 February 2008 - 12:37 PM

View PostAlloy Dave, on Feb 4 2008, 09:15 PM, said:

John, keeping my fingers crossed that it's something simple. Hope to see you at some event(s) this summer...we need you there as part of the team. :rockon:

Dave



+1 - Hope you can make it to Shelbyfest again!
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Posted 05 February 2008 - 01:54 PM

Happy she made it back home to Papa :) She will rise again soon.
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Posted 05 February 2008 - 02:08 PM

Glad to hear that your back on the road to reconstruction!

Good luck and hope it's not that bad.
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Posted 06 February 2008 - 01:00 PM

FYI....

My baby was home on Monday.
Engine was out on Tueday.
Taking it to the doctor today!
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Posted 06 February 2008 - 02:14 PM

View Postmrfarmdog, on Feb 6 2008, 04:00 PM, said:

FYI....

My baby was home on Monday.
Engine was out on Tueday.
Taking it to the doctor today!



Keep the info coming. Hope all goes well!
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Posted 22 February 2008 - 03:28 PM

Any news yet and what went wrong? Hopefully not to serious.
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Posted 22 February 2008 - 03:55 PM

View Post69b302, on Feb 22 2008, 06:28 PM, said:

Any news yet and what went wrong? Hopefully not to serious.

:waiting: :waiting: :waiting: :waiting:

So is it a piston ring...or the top piston ledge???? :banghead:
I hope it is only a head gasket ....but I don't think so...Sorry ....
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Posted 23 February 2008 - 04:16 PM

View PostBADBOY500, on Feb 22 2008, 06:55 PM, said:

:waiting: :waiting: :waiting: :waiting:

So is it a piston ring...or the top piston ledge???? :banghead:
I hope it is only a head gasket ....but I don't think so...Sorry ....
BB.........

:waiting: ..............................
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Posted 23 February 2008 - 04:33 PM

View PostBADBOY500, on Feb 23 2008, 06:16 PM, said:

:waiting: ..............................


No update still. My engine is in the shop and I am waiting patiently for my turn. I hope to have more info this week. I was told ahead of time that it would be like this so I am sitting tight. More news will come when I have news to share.

Also I want to say thanks to everybody that has reached out to me. In some ways this is like having one of your children in ECU. Never the less I do sincerely appreciate everyone's interest.
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Posted 23 February 2008 - 09:58 PM

Do you have it at a dealership or a specialty shop?
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Posted 24 February 2008 - 08:27 AM

View PostSLGT750, on Feb 23 2008, 11:58 PM, said:

Do you have it at a dealership or a specialty shop?

Specialty shop
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Posted 24 February 2008 - 08:33 AM

John,

With the engine out it should be possible to lube the inputshaft and clutch hub with the teflon lube. Have the mech. clean those areas and lube em up good.

...a must.

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Posted 24 February 2008 - 08:56 AM

View PostGrabber, on Feb 24 2008, 10:33 AM, said:

John,

With the engine out it should be possible to lube the inputshaft and clutch hub with the teflon lube. Have the mech. clean those areas and lube em up good.

...a must.

Yes that is planned.
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Posted 25 February 2008 - 04:02 PM

View Postmrfarmdog, on Feb 24 2008, 11:56 AM, said:

Yes that is planned.

Well...Thats one good side of things........as things go.....:)
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