2019-10 old-new Same, but different
2019-10 new
2019-11 new plates
2019-12 timing belt: parts and tools
2019-12 timing belt: old belt removal
2019-12 timing belt: in-progress
2019-12 timing belt: new belt installed
2019-12 timing belt: done, checking/bleeding coolant
2019-12 tie-rod
2019-12 - heavy maintenance
2020-02 lower engine mount (cracked)
2020-05 111'111km
2020-07 OBD debug : slight intake leak at operating temp
2020-07 PCV seal: new vs leaky old
2020-07 new intake manifold seals
2020-08 compressed spring
2020-08 front shocks new vs damaged (bent and seized at the bottom)
2020-08 silent intake hose
2020-09 rear suspension reinforcement, new vs rusty old
2020-10 bearings: glittery grease, scratched external race, crater on the inner race
Off-brand bearings, lasted <20'000km
2020-10 tires, old vs new, the red area shows a flat spot
Maxxis AP/WP, not recommended, poor performance, wears insanely fast
Goodyear Vector 3 "wintery" all-season
2020-12 new rear shocks. Drives like a brand new car
2020-12 Jura: Cutting through the snowy contryside instead of taking the highway
2020-12 failed to change a leaky gearbox seal:
Left driveshaft seized to the hub, broken extractor, sucessful attempt in 2021-06
2021-06 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, quiet 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 years
2021-09 20 years birthday
2021-11 polished and painted front rims
2021-12 snowy Allgäu
2021-12 stolen catalytic converter
2022-07 right driveshaft damaged
2022-12 Jura
2023-02 visiting the competition
2023-05 Maximum speed attempt