My car is so lucky..

..I love it so much. Began the process today of replacing nearly $1000 in just parts. Here's a list but I may be forgetting a thing or two..

- Front calipers, brake lines and pads
- Rear brake pads
- Water pump
- Thermostatic fan clutch and fan
- Thermostat
- Belt tensioner
- Belt idler pulley
- Belt tensioner shock
- Serpentine belt
- Upper radiator hose

I'm getting it ready for a possible trip to Orlando, FL this June and a definate cross-country trip this summer. Still to-do are:

- Transmission shifter bushings
- Transmission mount
- Flex disc
- Tie rods and possible lower balljoints in the near future

I got everything apart today, put on the water pump then got stuck at the belt tensioner assy.. it has a 11 or 12mm hex bolt that I don't have an allen key or socket to.. so I spent several hours looking for one but no luck yet.. I will have to hit Sears tommorow morning. Here are a couple pics..



Calipers, pads and lines



MB Anti-freeze, water pump, rotella and brake fluid



The neighbors must be happy..



The rest of the parts




Engine shots



Filthy interior



Odometer shot