Category Archives: Maintenance Items

Simply maintenance items that need to be done on cars to ensure proper function and reliability.

Passed Smog Check

Posted on December 3, 2014 by dragonilia

Well, after holding my breath, Medusa passed smog. No reason really why it shouldn’t since I haven’t done anything to it since I added the cats, but since this car is pretty old, I’m depending on the electronics and sensors … Continue reading →

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Engine running good, dare I say.

Posted on November 20, 2013 by dragonilia

Some news on the car and a new blog I came across. First, I have gone back to get the alignment done. And this time the steering wheel is a little off and it pulls ever so slightly to the … Continue reading →

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Steering Issues Revisited

Posted on October 15, 2013 by dragonilia

Along with the idle issue, I was also not happy with the ongoing sloppiness that is felt in the steering. After all, I had replaced the rack and pinion with a reman unit, replaced the outer tie rods, replaced shocks … Continue reading →

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MAF Sensor cleaning

Posted on December 10, 2012 by dragonilia

When I was thinking about what the issues were with the smog check, it occurred to me that I had not actually cleaned the MAF, or Mass Airflow Sensor. I had removed the air cleaner pieces and had simply wiped … Continue reading →

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Smog Fail Maintenance

Posted on November 27, 2012 by dragonilia

Well, it seems that the contact for decarb services has taken a little longer than I wanted so I am changing my strategy. I have read in forums that if you use CRC Guaranteed to Pass additive, you have a … Continue reading →

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Not much news here. The latest is that I replaced the oil pressure sender because the old one looks as though it was leaking on the oil filter below it. I was thinking about replacing the valve cover gaskets but … Continue reading →

Posted on July 26, 2012 by dragonilia | Leave a comment

Ordering new drums

Posted on March 13, 2012 by dragonilia

Drove the car a couple of weeks ago and noticed a shimmy or a vibration that I did not notice was there. And for some reason I think it is coming from the rear of the car although I do … Continue reading →

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Alignment Complete

Posted on February 20, 2012 by dragonilia

Took my car to Leininger & Short in Ontario. Tim fixed my off center steering wheel and put my wheels back into specs. The right wheel was off quite a bit. That’s it…Just keep oil level in a safe place … Continue reading →

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Work So Far

Posted on February 19, 2012 by dragonilia

This project has been a lot of fun and a lot of work. Thank God that my dad has helped me out every step of the way and that my family has been equally supportive. My son loves the car … Continue reading →

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Steering Rack Installed

Posted on February 19, 2012 by dragonilia

This past weekend, my dad and I installed the remanufactured Rack and Pinion unit. I also replaced the rack mount bushings with the Prothane versions. And of course I also replaced the outer tie rod ends. Next up is the … Continue reading →

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