1st time in almost fifteen years
 

This may be out of topic but I am so excited that I just have to post it. First I want to thank Phil at FastLane for all his dedicated help. I recently opened a post asking help to id a part that leaks coolant for my 87 W124. When I called Phil, he e-mailed me three pics so I can id the part that I need. I placed the order Monday afternoon and did not expect it till Thursday or Friday. It was at my door step 9:00 a.m. Tuesday!!!!!! The exciting part is, I decided to install the new part myself this time without any help or paying people to do it. I was a little nervous since I have not worked on any of my car since the early 80s. Granted this is no rocket scientist stuff - to replace an auxiliary water pump, nothing compares to what you pros work on. But hey, its still been a while since I open my tool box. Just for insurance purpose, I lined up a local mechanic in case I massed up and I have a back up plan. Well, 15 minutes later, I had the new part installed. And not a drop of coolant on my driveway. Took the car out for a spin to make sure I have tightened everthing correctly, and boy does it feel good to accomplish something all by myself. Now, I am looking around under the hood to see what I can call Phil about!!!!

It does feel good, doesn't it? I was so intimidated by my car it took me 5 years of ownership and 3 years of learning on this and the Easley site before I got the nerve to try my hand at fixing anything under the hood. . .

My wife doesn't appreciate the joy I feel after a successful repair, but I do...same here...I was scared of these cars early on, but now, NO FEAR!!!

Bring on the cylinder heads!!!

That's what my wife said!! She said now you can replace the aux. water pump, how about repair the oil leak on the timing chain case? WOW. One step at a time, please.