February 20-26th, 2020- Most small items completed. Gauges and instrument cluster seemed to be working sufficiently. Purchased new, more appropriately sized, tires and rims but they did not fit without use of spacers. Need to order.
(1 hrs) February 27th, 2020- Took for smog but due to the rough idle when warm it will cost $400. Going to attempt to fix before paying. Possibly idle control valve? (1 hrs)
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February 25th, 2020- Decided to contact Khan Academy as the first interviewee. Initiated email conversation with Eva Sevilla (Press Support). She directed me to a site to request interview. I put required deadline as Monday, March 2nd. Waiting contact.
(1 hrs) December 20-24th, 2019- Search for a suitable vehicle on different online sites and then purchase said vehicle.
(2 hrs) December 27th, 2019- Initial look over and diagnosis of issues. Car missing 4th gear but seller included new transmission. (1 hrs) December 28th, 2019- Began uninstalling transmission and all related components in the morning. Finished late but was able to get everything out. Included, exhaust, driveshaft, support brackets and transmission. (8 hrs) January 10-15th, 2020- Began process of reinstalling new transmission. Was a slightly different model and required some fabrication. Had to do some more research on on parts and acquire and make special tools. Eventually got the transmission back up and mounted. January 15th, 2020 PT. 2- Reinstalled all previously removed parts aforementioned. (5 hrs) January 16th, 2020- Car would not start, issue unknown. Worked before and nothing changed about the ignition and engine systems. Hypothesized issue with camshaft position sensors possible broken during exchange. (0.5 hrs) January 19th, 2020- Sensors arrived and car now started when installed properly. Cylinder compression and vacuum pressure also tested. (1.5 hrs) January 20th, 2020- Brakes were mushy and required flush. Decided rotors and pads were sufficient to keep for now. Needed new brake reservoir cap and spark plugs. (3 hrs) |
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