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Message: Update (for those who can stand it)
Changed By: Constantin
Change Date: December 25, 2010 08:18AM
Update (for those who can stand it)
Change Date: December 25, 2010 08:18AM
Update (for those who can stand it)
Once again, many thanks to those who replied with their wisdom, I really appreciated the many good suggestions, tips, and the encouragement to go a different route than I originally intended. Irrrational Exuberance is currently in the final stages of getting rebuilt. At the very least, I intend to keep her as a summer car.
In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the KN set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the L&N set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front suspension that were worn. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
Naturally, Justin also discovered that I had mounted the front tires on the respective wrong sides (hang head in shame). In my defense, I had noticed it too - but only the next day after I had mounted them on the car. Considering that I was about to replace the entire set of tires (Pilot Alpines) I decided to drive to the dealership with reversed front tires anyway. Just another reason not to mount 'directional' tires after dark (I had mounted my wife's car tires first and it was pretty cold).
Anyhow, I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.
In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the KN set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the L&N set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front suspension that were worn. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
Naturally, Justin also discovered that I had mounted the front tires on the respective wrong sides (hang head in shame). In my defense, I had noticed it too - but only the next day after I had mounted them on the car. Considering that I was about to replace the entire set of tires (Pilot Alpines) I decided to drive to the dealership with reversed front tires anyway. Just another reason not to mount 'directional' tires after dark (I had mounted my wife's car tires first and it was pretty cold).
Anyhow, I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.
Original Message
Author: ConstantinDate: December 25, 2010 08:13AM
Update (for those who can stand it)
Once again, many thanks to those who replied with their wisdom, I really appreciated the many good suggestions, tips, and the encouragement to go a different route than I originally intended. Irrrational Exuberance is currently in the final stages of getting rebuilt. At the very least, I intend to keep her as a summer car.
In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the KN set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.
In the meantime, several additional issues were addressed... for one, the (plastic?) guides that the timing chains ride in were quite worn and ready to go. Both sets had to be replaced. Besides getting the variocam actuator assembly replaced, I also opted to replace the IMS bearing with the KN set. The clutch was only 50% worn, so we left that as is. Additionally, some of the components in the front. Other bits and bobs (brackets for the muffler assembly, etc.) that looked loose, gone, etc. were also replaced. In other words, a much bigger job than 'just' the Vario-Cam actuator but the end cost is not much higher than the original dealer quote for just the VarioCam actuator.
I will get details on Monday. But I have a feeling I also discovered a new place to get my car worked on. Many thanks to everyone again and Merry Christmas.