This past weekend, I learned something new....and I think I'm gonna shift my priorities and number this thing #1 in my list of DIY tips and tricks...

NEW!---->Rule #1: Do NOT attempt to tackle any major project on your car when you have the flu!
OLD!----->Rule #1: Make sure you have enough beer and pizza
#2: Make sure you have all the nessacary tools
#3: Make sure you have any consumables you may need
#4: Make sure you have all the parts you need
#5: Make sure you have some good music playing

I have found out from experience that replacing SR20DET exhaust and turbo gaskets, and power steering lines does not mix well with throwing up. It puts a bad taste in your mouth.

Oh well....
Charles

 

well duh

I think #2, 4 and 5 are the most important though.

sucks major ass when you have to take a trip up to autozone covered in grease.

 

i figured "make sure you know what you are doing" would be number 1. but everyones different i guess.

 

naa. I started an S14 KA into S13 swap along with a 5sp conversion without doing any research. Two or three blurbs from Mattback and it came out just fine.

3b. make sure your consumables are still good. I just removed a cracked hatch glass to install another one. Cleared out all the glass, preped the new glass, and found out that my 3M Window Weld was trying to harden inside the tube. I broke the caulking gun finding that out, too. Doh! So now I have an S13 with a large hole in the back.

 

Yeah...I guess that should be a rule....but I already knew what I was doing...I even took the day off to do it. Oh well...Power steering lines got finished last night, and I even re-mounted the manifold/turbo. Tonight I'll be reconnecting the oil/water lines and snugging it up. Just sucks becuase I took a day off, got sick, had to go to Georgia for easter (weekend shot) and it's the end of the quarter at work (i.e. slammed). Maybe I'll have her finished by saturday if I do a little each night. Feeling much better now.

Charles

 

there is a rule missing that most people dont follow:

DONT ASSUME YOU KNOW SHIT, READ THE FSM, ASK QUESTIONS.

 

I always make a written list of items I will need before I tackle any project.

James

 

i learned not to do too many mods/work in one weekend

 

this is rule #1
Besides, DIY repairs? What other kinds are there?

 

I thought rule #1 was not to talk about Fight club???.....wait...........