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Date	Vehicle	Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post)	Summary	Docs
12/21/2023	1990 Porsche 911 C4 Cabriolet	Initial inspection and 3rd brake light install	My local shop did an overall inspection of the car about a month after I purchased it. They also installed the removed 3rd rear brake light and swapped on the stock D90 wheels that had been… more
12/12/2023	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Headgasket replacement	This is the first major service that Jay tackled in 2023 to replace the leaking headgasket on the Trooper. The head was removed and fully serviced/reconditioned prior to the head being replaced.… more
10/10/2023	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Head resurfacing and assembly	Following head gasket diagnosis, full disassembly of head, decking, re-assembly
09/01/2023	1987 BMW 325is	Valve cover gasket replacement	The E30 was brought into to chase a lingering oil leak that was suspected to be a leaking valve cover gasket. We also test-fit a replacement A/C compressor that turned out not to work, so I… more
04/30/2023	Mercedes SLK R170	Vidange 2023	Huile Moteur Fuchs Titan Supersyn 5W30
04/28/2023	Toolbox's Ride	Tundra Tires	New tires for the Tundra. Will add receipts at a later date, but wanted to get the tires into the database.
03/30/2023	1987 BMW 325is	Seasonal fluid changes and weatherstripping install	Annual fluid changes for coolant, brake, and oil. Fresh alignment to correct slight pull to the right. Also installed replacement door and window weatherstripping I've been sitting on for years.… more
01/01/2023	BAD BOY 964 TURBO	Porsche annual maintenance record	This document is a Porsche annual maintenance record for the 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo (VIN ending 471528). It confirms that: Engine oil was changed,… more
11/19/2022	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Replace throttle position sensor	The original TPS likely got wet during an engine detail. Jay came to the house and replaced it which allowed the Trooper to shift and idle as normal.
11/02/2022	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Custom OEM-style exhaust	Replacing the severely damaged and rotten exhaust on the RS with a custom unit that utilizes the factory muffler.
10/28/2022	1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth	Replace parking brake mechanism	As the 190E 2.3-16 was headed to the body shop, I requested that the non-functional parking brake mechanism be fixed so it could be parked safely. A good used replacement assembly was purchased.… more
10/28/2022	1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth	Diagnosing no-start issue	After several weeks of regular use, the 190E 2.3-16 would not start. It was towed in and the cause turned out to be a clogged screen on the fuel distributor.
10/28/2022	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Belt adjustment and transmission assessment	Jay traveled to the shop where the Trooper was stored to adjust the belts and also to assess a poor shift quality issue, which we believe to be due to a bad throttle position sensor. Will be… more
10/26/2022	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Rekey locks	We removed the locks to have them cleaned up and reassembled; also had a duplicate door lock key made.
10/26/2022	1989 Isuzu Trooper RS	Floor and rocker repair	The 1989 Isuzu Trooper RS went into my local bodyshop for the following repairs: -Driver's side floor -Passenger side floor -R+L rocker replacement -Lower fender… more