geordi wrote:
warp2diesel wrote:
TDIwyse wrote:
Just want to congratulate people for maintaining a data based approach to this thread. Most places would have had this thread dissolve into a pissing match by now . . . Kudos to all.
We are too involved in being environmental crusaders:
1) We don't want to scrap parts that ca be re-engineered and put to good use.
2) We enjoy a good drink with Limes or Lemons.
3) We use the lime or lemon peals to passivate our stainless steel studs.
4) We put our used up lime and lemon peals into the garden so all of the nutrients are returned to nature.
Any of use who have done at least one of these operations has done a billion times more for the environment than the EPA or Congress has.
Hmm... Well, I'm good on #1 and #2, I'd wager I've used up enough limes and lemons to properly prepare all the stainless steel on the planet *hic*
It's 5 o'clock somewhere.
First off, thanks TDIwyse, I too have noticed that even when we all have different ideas & all think our own idea is right, people are still kind in presenting their ideas and don't slander each other. Cheers!
Secondly, warp2diesel, I've got 1 and 2 down, and the stainless came in today so should have 3 and 4 soon.
So, as I was saying the Stainless steel rod came in today...I was surprised the delicate M6 rod thats over 6.5ft long wasn't bent at all. Cudos to McMaster-Carr's packaging efforts. lol
I just sent my ECU out to GDE today so time to start tearing the CRD down to the timing belt so I can get that done while its a useless scarecrow (no brain-lol). (THANKS TO GDE FOR RENTING THE TIMING TOOLS BTW!)
If the timing belt project doesn't take to long, I will get to machining an intermediate plate or 2 , cutting/passivating some studs, and testing the bonding agents/SS studs in some scrap aluminum (after a drink w/some lemon of course).
Thanks everyone for the ideas, the friendships, and the laughs! You all are like family!
I'll keep posting updates as this project rolls on.