So, the car is still at the shop in Portland. I just sort of dumped it in their lap with very little notice, and I told them to take their time since I'm not in a huge hurry to get it back, as it won't be pressed into daily driver service for another 4-5 weeks. I don't think it'll take that much longer, as the bulk of work has been done, and I closed out my account with the shop for the month before moving on to the last few things. This is what has been done so far (in no particular order):
- Engine oil & filter changed.
- Engine air filter changed.
- In-line & screw-in fuel filters changed.
- Power steering fluid & filter changed.
- Coolant flushed.
- Brake fluid flushed & rear brake lines replaced.
- Transmission fluid & filter changed & left transmission cooler hose replaced.
- Glow plugs replaced & holes reamed.
- Vacuum box replaced.
- EGR pressure converters replaced (x2).
- Hood pad replaced.
- Belly pan replaced.
- Engine mounts replaced.
- Rear differential mounts replaced.
- Intake servo linkage ("ball cup?") replaced.
I also had a set of wheels and tires shipped from Tire Rack directly to the shop, still waiting to be mounted:
- ASA Type 8 16x7.5" (x4).
- Continental PureContact 205/55R16 (x4).
I wish I could say that was all that needed to be done! But, it is most of it, I think. A few more issues to be addressed in the shop (probably 2 weeks left, at the rate things are going) before I get the car home, and then some simpler DIY work plus paint & body stuff down the line.
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