2019-10 same, but
different2019-10 new2019-11 new plates2019-12 timing belt: parts and
tools2019-12 timing belt: old belt
removal2019-12 timing belt:
in-progress2019-12 timing belt: new belt
installed2019-12 timing belt: done,
checking/bleeding coolant2019-12 tie-rod
2019-12 major service
Timing belt
Water pump
Crankshaft pulley
Serpentine belt
Coolant
Oil + filter
Left outer tie-rod
Top-left engine mount
2020-02 lower engine mount
(cracked)2020-05 111’111km2020-07 OBD debug : slight intake leak at
operating temp2020-07 PCV seal: new vs leaky
old2020-07 new intake manifold
seals2020-08 compressed spring2020-08 front shocks new vs damaged (bent
and seized at the bottom)2020-08 silent intake hose2020-08 Alps
roadtrip2020-09 rear suspension reinforcement,
new vs rusty old2020-10 bearings:
glittery grease, scratched external race, crater on the inner race
Off-brand bearings, lasted <20’000km2020-10 tires, old vs new
Maxxis AP/WP, not recommended, poor performance, wears insanely fast,
the red area shows a flat spot
Goodyear Vector 3 “wintery” all-season2020-12 new rear shocks. Drives like a
brand new car2020-12 Jura
Cutting through the snowy contryside instead of taking the
highway2020-12 failed to change a leaky gearbox
seal:
Left driveshaft seized to the hub, broken extractor, sucessful attempt
in 2021-062021-06 1’200km with the spare wheel A
full size spare made in 2001 was more trustworthy than a 3 years old
Maxxis AP/WP (green area shows a flat spot, again…)2021-06 new summer front tires (Hankook
K125):
Great handling, good fuel economy, quieter driving Using brake disc to
unset the tire beads against the rim (redneck’s hydraulic
press)2021-07 replacing serpentine belt rollers
Originals (factory date code) had play and were noisy. They are supposed
to be changed every 5-6 years2021-09 20 years birthday2021-11 polished and
painted front rims2021-12 snowy Allgäu2021-12 stolen
catalytic converter2022-07 right driveshaft
damaged2022-07 new
clutch2022-09 DIY engine
mount2022-12 Jura2023-02 visiting the
competition2023-05 Maximum speed
attempt
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