Friday, September 5, 2008

Exhaust(tion)

Last night, Captain Vogler and Eric spent time, knuckles, and compressed air removing various sections of the exhaust system, in an attempt to liberate the Escort from its catalytic converter. Some sort of issue involving an unexpected 2nd oxygen sensor, and fear of flumoxing the computer, has sent Eric to consult the Wizards from Dearborn before they go further. It is certainly louder when un-corked.
While Pam went to Murry's to put a deposit down for a new set of front brake calipers, Eric and I drained the system of all its old muddy hydraulic fluid to make way for Captain Vogler's well researched replacement.
Rear brake drums were removed. After careful investigation, we determined that there were still two brake shoes per side - so we put them back together as is. Eric, being the stickler, would not sign off on the rear brakes until we painted the drums some gaudy color.
Mr. Vogler wrecked havoc with a sawzall, removing the last vestiges of pointy instrument panel reinforcements - so as not to impale Eric's knees.

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