Re: EVO magazine, May & June

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <002701be9e41$c10bee40$c00056d4@joukoh> "Jouko Haapanen" writes:

> Twelve months of MB ownership, GBP12000 in restoration/maintenance costs so
> far.  Exhaust still makes contact time to time with the diff and the
> driveshaft tunnel, still need a set of new 8" R8's, etc.

a) GBP22500 in five years.  Run rate $7200 per year.

   "Why do you now do your own maintenance?"

b) Stick a hammer handle between the exhaust and the rear subframe,
   with the hammer head towards the front of the car.  Loosen and
   retighten the joint between the centre section and the rear box.
   Remove the hammer.

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 Phil Payne
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