What did you do to your 2002 today !

[PaulTWinterton]

23 minutes ago, '76mintgrun'02 said:

What would you do if you discovered that your clutch master had been leaking in under your glued on cover?  Peel it off, or leave that brake fluid trapped in there?

 

Hey Tom, I've had this disagreement with many folks.  No biggee, but I still crave tacos.  If my reservoir level started to drop, I'd trace the lines and inspect the box inside and out.  Any leakage at the box would be an immediate fix and I'd curse the crappy clutch master.  I've got 4 years out of my restoration and no signs of leaks, yet.  I'm sure someday it will start to leak.  Hopefully I'll catch it early and won't have to replace the cover.  I think at least half of my box and cover were affected by leaking/weeping lines and brake master which drip fluid on the upper part of the box.

 

Because the box and outside cover are rarely seen, owners disregard them until they are a sopping mess. Mechanics don't even bring it up.  They just replace the MCs.  It doesn't have to be that way.

 

[AndySals]

As part of treating tome minor bodywork rust, I patched the inner rear arches yesterday. I was happy to find that the box sections behind were in great condition. i then temporarily filled and primed them.

 

 

[1974_Verona]

Is that clutch return spring broken?

It looks a little short on one end.

Did you order a kit for it?

Spring included, I believe.

 

Indeed it is, sharp eye. Kit inbound to replace all parts in the pedal box later today.

 

I'm going to skip the foam cover. The idea that there might be more NVH in this particular 2 because of it is not important to me.

 

 

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[BarneyT]

getting a new generation started in the hobby...today is the day my son Ellis took ownership for my 72 golf...his brother Kane is getting my 74 granda in Dec.  

[zinz]

So much awesomeness, Barney.... I wonder if Ellis will be driving it as fast you did?  

 

Ed Z

 

oh... and I'm glad to see there will soon be room at the shop for the CS... just in time for the hurricane rains to give us a good dousing 

Edited August 24, 2017 by zinz

[joysterm]

36 minutes ago, BarneyT said:

getting a new generation started in the hobby...today is the day my son Ellis took ownership for my 72 golf...his brother Kane is getting my 74 granda in Dec.  

Hey Barn

[joysterm]

38 minutes ago, BarneyT said:

getting a new generation started in the hobby...today is the day my son Ellis took ownership for my 72 golf...his brother Kane is getting my 74 granda in Dec.  

Hey Barney....how do you feel about adoption?

[BarneyT]

I do have three remaining cars...well two, i'm doing the turkis one for my wife...

[KaneT]

1 hour ago, BarneyT said:

getting a new generation started in the hobby...today is the day my son Ellis took ownership for my 72 golf...his brother Kane is getting my 74 granda in Dec.  

 

Try not to ding it up too much before I get back..

 

[iinca]

Mr Barney you are def' up for bmw dad of the year...and 2002 super husband!

[zinz]

20 minutes ago, KaneT said:

Try not to ding it up too much before I get back..

 

HAHA!  Kane, you better check the rockers for scraped paint where your dad's been taking corners like this:

 

 

 

Ed

[Greg R aka Big_Lebowski]

Excited that our Austin Texas 02 cars and coffee attendance will grow by 2 02s!  Ellis and Kane, Barney text me your cell numbers and I've added you to my 2002 contact list.  Look forward to meeting you both!

[AndySals]

Tried my wheels on today now that they have tyres. After a local drive, i was pleased to find that they didn't rub 

 

 

[kbmb02]

Took a photo of the clean, rust-free windshield sill before installing the glass (I know, not-all that exciting ... just enjoying the 'survivor' status of this '75 Inka sunroof car, which I'm putting together to sell). -KB

 

 

[mvliotta]

Its the small things! Testors yellow model paint is a damn good match!