[V8] RE: TBelt Job in Las Vegas

[Campozano, Robert]

Hi!  We did everything *but* the timing belt and all related parts.
They arrived late because of the July 4th weekend.  My fault to, I was
about to not order the parts because of Finances and then last minute I
got some really good prices on all the OEM TBelt parts.  Anyway, I am
bummed the TBelt was not done but Tony found a lot of little/big things
and we (mostly he) did all of that.  Here is a list of what was done.

1.  O2 sensor
2.  Throttle/Idle sensor (was broken and not connected)
3.  Serpentine belt and all rollers
4.  Transmission flush and add synthetic trans. fluid
5.  Brake bleed and add synthetic brake fluid
6.  Fusible link (to auxiliary fan, replaced)
7.  Oil change
8.  Valve cover gaskets
9.  Spark Plugs
10. Replaced power steering hose, flush power steering and add new
Pentosin
11. Air filter and the air intake hoses (thanks to you).

I know we did some more but I cannot think of it off the top of my head.
Tony took a *lot* of time out of his vacation to help out.  I hope he
enjoyed the time, I sure did and even went ahead and replaced the valve
cover gaskets on my own...man, I felt accomplished (Tony, should I buy a
Saab?) :-).

One question:  Once we replaced the fusible link to the auxiliary fan
(the one that turns on when the a/c is on), it started to work properly
*BUT* Tony found that the auxiliary fan is controlled by the temperature
gauge on the dash.  My dash suffers the intermittent Temp. gauge/Fuel
gauge turning off and on thing.  Consistent smacking on the dash will
get it up and running but it doesn't stay on all the time meaning I am
hitting the dash 10-30 times every time I drive it so the fan stays on
and does not overheat the car (108 in Las Vegas now).  I am going to
tear apart the dash this weekend...any suggestions on what to look for
and use to resolve the issue?  I have seen numerous posts on the list
regarding this but do not have time to look it up in the archives.

I wanted to thank Tony again for all his help.  It was cool driving
around in Vegas with another Pearl V8.  We really should have a meet out
here.  It would be great.  Anyone interested in doing a TBelt job in the
fall in Vegas?  I have all the parts and none of the skill...Tony,
thanks again...all your help is truly appreciated.

Also, wanted to thank Scott at SJMAutotechnik for fast shipping of some
of the parts ordered and Audiconnection for providing the information I
needed to get the parts.  I would have gotten some of the parts through
them and some through Tim LeClair of Foreign Auto but I got a last
minute great price and free shipping from Northside Imports, recommended
to me by Jason Wilkerson (thanks Jason).

Thanks again,

Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
Tel:  702-891-7626 | rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
-----Original Message-----
From: michael.a.flynn at us.army.mil [mailto:michael.a.flynn at us.army.mil] 
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 6:07 PM
To: Campozano, Robert
Subject: Re: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: FW: Parts info

OK, so how did it go? Are you still in a daze yet? I have learned from
working on Audi's, it never takes as long as thought it would. It takes
longer.