A While back I installed the Volvo calipers and 320 hubs and rotors on the front of the car. Now is the time to balance the brakes out. The increased braking power is nice in the front, but I can feel the rears being … Continue readingBig Brakes Pt. 2
It’s been 3 years since I have owned Blue. Its been a dream to own such an amazing car! The honeymoon is not over by far. The updates have been slow coming because I have not done anything1 I have just been driving it. Thats … Continue reading3 Year Anniversary!
I have ALWAYS loved the look of the 2002 with chrome bumpers and the big round chrome driving lights. I have been planning this since I bought the car. The problem was there are not any NEW round chrome driving lights any more! 1 place … Continue readingLet There Be Light…DRIVING LIGHTS!!!!
So I just realized today that I have a very definite pattern to doing upgrades and repairs on the car. I do them twice. I usually will spend lots of time researching the upgrade, then I will get all the parts I THINK I … Continue readingGetting things done TWICE and for all! Electric Fan Wiring take 2
I have been putting this kit together for a few months and it has sat in my garage just waiting for install. I decided that I have been hoarding too many parts and it was time to get off my lazy a** and start installing … Continue readingBig Brakes!!!
Its been an interesting few months….The car was running really poorly. The engine was running very rich. The car was vibrating from the rear end when pulling from a stop and the steering and front end felt VERY loose and unstable. Driving the car was … Continue readingIt’s the Little things……
Its nothing serious or terminal…just my already bad starter finally quitting. I have been putting this off for almost 2 years and its the first time the 02 has not started…EVER. I tell people that cars talk to you and tell you when they are … Continue readingCAR WONT START!!!
Its been 2 years since I bought the 2002. I cant believe it! Its been a labor of love. I have made some modifications…repairs and driven the hell out of it. Its truly the best car I have ever owned and by far the … Continue reading2 Year Anniversary!
Now that the car is running nice and cool, I am going to give it some insurance in that department. Convert it from the crank driven fan that is on all the time and robs the car of power because it has to drive the … Continue readingElectric Fan Conversion
So the last few months I have had some cooling issues. I swapped the radiator and things got better. Then I noticed a bad thing. Coolant in the oil. Uh Oh….Then I got white smoke when I first started the car. Yup that sounds like … Continue readingHead Gasket Swap!