Project: E34 Busted Pile

[Jake]

I got home today and (after parking sideways in 3 spots all night, for lack of backward potential) jacked 'er up. Took the wheel off and discovered a few things. The sensor for the Check Control's brake pad level is missing. Jeff knows about that and doesn't care to have it fixed - but the car says "BRAKE LINING" below the gauges all the time. Whatever.

I couldn't quite figure out the lack of reverse. Knew it was something with the caliper but nothing jumped out at me after poking and prodding. Brakes are not my strong suit. I drove it down to Jenkins' Automotive, since they're 500 feet from Pheasant Run, and they fixed it for a few bucks. The caliper was missing 2 of the 3 bolts that hold it in place. Apparently Dad missed a step with the brake change. All better now.

Some parts are coming in tomorrow afternoon - looks like this Saturday will be a valve cover gasket, new spark plugs, oil change, and repaired door handle cable. After that, the only other big things are the two window regulators and perhaps a coolant drain/re-fill. I need to check tire pressure and even that out, too.

Hooray, progress