wheel bearings arrived... SKF. Made in China. they'll be the first Chinese wheel bearings i've installed and i'm an old fart. for this one time, i'm going to trust that a) they aren't counterfeit (because then why would they say China?), and b) that SKF is satisfied with the QC. it's not a big job so if one is to risk, this is probably a good test. i'd really not be comfortable with internal bearings for trans or engine, simply because of the time to get to them... i'll pay WAY more for those to get other bearings.

the front is making a horrible, classic wheel bearing noise where i don't really trust it for more than 10 mile jaunts. this will be a job that is satisfying to test drive when done.

changed the monovalve tonite. step 1 of exorcising heater demons. was going to replace the 2 alt belts but found the L shaped adjustment bolt is now only a thru-bolt and the adjuster nut is gone. more $.

but on a happy note, drove it again today. starts great in cooler temps and can hit 75 with lots left. feels quite zippy but probably slower than my Honda Civic. trans kickdown works. chassis shakes at idle, assuming i need new motor mounts.

-dan