Wow big thank you to everyone for the support and kind words
John is off to classes and left me his laptop to get caught up around here, he'* a great guy and his room mates have been awesome showing me a good time
We played 'rock band' last night for over 4 hours, my voice is shot today but I can only imagine how they're ears feel now

I did all I could to the explorer yesterday for John, fixed his leaky windshield washer pump, few trim pieces and a total detail.
They keep a very clean house so I dont have much to do today, I detailed the bathroom yesterday and cleaned the microwave this morning, wish there was more I could do express my gratitude.....in time

I called the shop this morning and they were waiting on some bushings, have to call back at 2 to see if they will have it done today and I can pick it up. Other wise I will have another day here.

Next time break down here in portland. I could use a good detail on my cars ( and house too).

You bet Matt would be glad to detail the cars for you but I hope this is the last trouble I will have.

Car wont be ready untill noon tomorrow :(
Gotta spend another night away from my sweetie........I miss you :(

Guess my new friends have another night of my terrible singing or maybe I should try the drums again :P

Hey honey, we miss you too. I know John is taking good care of you. Please just drive safe, and get home to us as soon as you can.

Hey just to let ya know, you don't have to break down to visit. I know it sucks having to go through this and hopefully it will all end soon. I understand you want to get home and you are wanted home.

Just be sure to be careful and have a safe final trip.


And a repeat, if you are ever in the area feel free to stop by. pm sent

A little update from the Oregon end. Everyone here saw it installed, but not out of the block:







Drove great for 3 months like this!

Believe it or not, the cylinder bore just needs to be honed. Bearings look great. Crank too.

that'll buff right out

new table center piece....

no, no, that can't be it, would seem just to "right"

new mantle piece? ya!

You sure you could even salvage that bore? There'* some ugly things happening on the side of the piston that couldn't have been friendly to the bore.

Cast block, aluminum piston. Different story if it was aluminum and aluminum