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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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82.5k miles -ish

Safety inspection - looking for suspension issues
Coolant flush/replace - easy, but messy (not for me, first time so far as I know)
Valve adjustment - I hear clicking at idle (heck I cannot hear anything above idle! -not for me - special tools are needed)

Took it to Ed Napleton off HWY 70 in St. Peters. Will post up with the outcome - results soon...

And for those who heard me before - there's an annoying buzz from the exhaust I've been hearing since blowing 3 quarts of oil out the exhaust on the last group meet (MOM08 Fall Run). Nuts.

Front-end impressions were really positive. Brian Shaw took my call - knowledgeable and polite - agreeable also to parking the car inside the garage the nite prior.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Hope all works out
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Best wishes for your S! Keep us updated.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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for an update...
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Old May 1, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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should have went to leta they were cheaper and will give you a loaner car...
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Did yo get it back today?
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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Got the car back and the knociking sound is gone
The valve adjustment was needed. I ordered a coolant hose to replace one that is a little leaky. The exhaust sounds a little tamer for some reason - not sure why that is
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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glad to hear she is healthier
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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Great to hear! How much did the valve adjustment cost ya?

Keith
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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What was the knocking sound caused by again?
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