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I am thinking I need test drive a used vehicle. I wonder what they would think about me showing up with an intake, tools and a scan gauge?😂

A million things I need to do. Instead went up north’ish overnight. Scout was pleased.

Weekend before last out in the dust with @Poupon and his limousine

Finally dropped the upper oil pan on Beastie, and wrapped up the project with a replacement pan yesterday. Glad this project is over. She's back on the road. :bounce:

I think this spot will do for tonight. Wide view off the edge.

Let us be your inspiration. We look forward to you joining us some day.

Caballo Lake, NM is home to the bark scorpion. This species is toxic enough to ruin your camping adventure. They are great climbers (any surface but glass). Check your gear, shoes, clothing, bed rolls etc. Before leaving your campsite, check your...

For cooler kayaking fun and trees for shade I would recommend the river above caballo. There are a few place with river access around las Palomas with grass and trees…

Spent sat night at the lake, getting used to the new to me Kayak and Luka. I really wanted to get Luka used to Kayaking. This was the perfect place, and the weather was great. This lake has a decent potential for camping and Kayaking but I...

Just about got the wife's gift for Mother's day finished. It had been sitting in the trees behind the house for 13 years. New tires to be mounted this week. I'll pull the rear fender and finish polishing the paint when I take the tire off. First...

I am happy to build you some drawers that would fit perfect. I have recently dialed in my drawer fabrication skills during my refresh.

Nope, not after a farm animal. Named after Capt. William Dampier, a 17th century English explorer, naturalist. The first person given credit with sailing around the world three times. A fella that introduced avocado and the making of guacamole to...

It has been fun so far. It is a whole lot different than riding a cruiser. Taking a little bit to get used to.

Real estate sale sign in front of Jim's on Central now, looks closed up. Maybe they moved like every other reasonable business close to the war zone

We once “repaired” an oil filter with Water Weld and duct tape… Water Weld sets up in less than an hour and the tape kept it in place while it was setting up.

He got his Trail Magic!! All is well…

Hey, Mesa Man is currently hiking the CDT (Continental Divide Trail) and is looking for some trail magic in Cuba. He’s got about 15 miles till he’s in Cuba. Anyone available today or tomorrow to help support him? I am working and unable to get...

You should have used this.. they don't lie on TV.

The alum tape may lose its bond as the oil seeps into the adhesive after the engine is running, and the oil is warmed up. At least that's what I think might happen. This is after the second day when all the oil stopped coming out of the crack...

How about aluminum tape over the crack, then JB Weld over the aluminum tape?

I have used JB Weld Steel Stik putty to fix a leaking diff cover and used on a lower case on a motorcycle engine, which had internal pressure, when running. It sealed well and only seeped out slightly for several more days riding. It sets up...

Looks like a fun trip, other than the whole oil pan thang!

back to the story, somewhere near the end I was questioning my choices. I really should've walked up and assessed the off camber climb up, then climb back down. I survived. Thankfully the edge was pretty solid when i opened the door and looked...

this oil coated the entire undercarriage on the drive from trail head to Bluff, and I went through two quarts of oil and needed two more but didn't have any. That was the first time my "oil level low" indicator light came on, which gave me a...

and finally, just when I was having way too much fun on my way out of john's canyon trail, I hit a wash a weebit too hard. My trussed axle gently kissed the oil pan #2, aka "engine girdle" and a hairline crack appeared about 5' long. This oil...