<<Nevertheless, this wonderful "old girl" has performed like a ballerina...... >> That's a new one on me, Chuck. What's it mean?
On 9/8/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all listers...... > > As has been mentioned, I am enroute to an MBCA event in Virginia. > Some of the highlights and lowlights........ > > From St. Johns AZ where I was working timing for the St. Johns Grand > Prix w/the ProAutoSport group...... > > Departed Tuesday (I've lost track of dates) and got to Shamrock > TX..... The old girl did great....... Running 70-75 and never a > hiccup. Left Shamrock TX and I smelled diesel fuel.. Upon > investigation, two return lines were disconnected to the injectors. > Fortunately, I had some line w/me and replaced. Back on the road. > Car running great. Was approaching Memphis and traffic started > backing up due to construction. I lifted and then needed to brake. > The pedal was a brick. I managed to get off to the right. I called > Darrell and he confirmed that the vacuum pump had deep sixed. > > Got MB Roadside to get me a rollback. The car is now at the local > "stealership". I will be there when they open tomorrow. I'd bet > they don't have a pump, but I don't think I want to pay retail..... > ($498)...anyway. The tow truck driver told me about an indy, > "Memphis Werks".. Anybody know about him...????.. All in all, I > can't complain about the pump that is original and has performed well > for 340,000 miles.!!!! > > Nevertheless, this wonderful "old girl" has performed like a > ballerina...... I will let the list in on the outcome...... Still > planning on getting to Virginia International Raceway so the "old > girl" can show her stuff on the 3.25 road course.......... > > You all take care, > > Chuck > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
