Unknown to me, anyway.
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Car update II
Someone from the MR2 board said the problem is likely to be the wheel bearing and hub.
So now the car’s at Marina Del Rey Toyota being diagnosed. I asked for a preliminary quote for repairs if the problem was indeed the bearing and hub, and they said that it would be around $450. I know I can order parts from Jay Marks Toyota for a lower price than Marina Del Rey, and considering that I’d also like to get the front trunk prop latch, the engine cover prop latch, and possibly some other OEM parts, I can do this all at the same time.
Marina Del Rey also quoted me $385 for installing an ACT clutch; this is around the same price as Marina Pit Stop, so I think I’ll let them do it. I’ll see if I can get any kind of discount for doing both jobs at the same time.
The clutch is on its way from Florida.
My wheels and tires are in Marina Del Rey at Federal Express. They’ll try another delivery tomorrow.I still have to order brake pads, urethane, speed bleeders, and a muffler. Maybe I’ll order a set of motor mounts from Jay Marks so that I can drive the car around while the urethane is solidifying.
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China Sends Man Into Orbit, Entering U.S.-Russian Club
China Sends Man Into Orbit, Entering U.S.-Russian Club
BEIJING, Wednesday, Oct. 15 – The Chinese spacecraft Shenzhou 5 blasted off from the Gobi Desert on Wednesday carrying a single astronaut. The launching left government leaders jubilant yet also anxiously awaiting his safe return so China can stake its claim as one of the world’s elite space-faring nations.The launching took place about 9 a.m., according to the state-run television network, CCTV. At about 9:30, the network showed a videotape of the rocket soaring to the heavens.
The Shenzhou 5, or Divine Vessel, is expected to orbit Earth 14 times before returning after a voyage of roughly 21 hours.
If successful, the mission would make China the third nation to send a man into space, coming more than four decades after the Soviet Union and the United States accomplished the feat at the height of the cold war.
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$1,754.88
That’s how much I spent on my old MR2 for the following upgrades and repairs:
ACT performance clutch
Water Pump, Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner and Pulley, Cam Seal, Crank Seal, Oil Pump Seal
Front Motor Mount
Brake pads – Axxis Metal Master performance pads
Brake fluid – Super Blue high temperature brake fluid
Brake bleeders – Russell brake bleeders
Brake hoses – Goodridge stainless steel braided brake linesA whopping $960.75 of this amount was spent on labor for the clutch, water pump, etc.
A garage with a lift and engine hoist, lots of spare time, and a spare car could save me lots of money.
Hopefully I’ll get some of this back from the insurance company.
