My OH NO! 3 strikes? (1 Viewer)

[Kief]

I went to adjust my valves in the '60.. found a bead of antifreeze in a little crater of sludge on an otherwise clean head... I've really never had any overheat issues or signs of coolant in the oil. It is a slight seep but enough it makes me uncomfortable taking on a rough, long and hot trail. It's been a super trouble free and reliable rig.. Strike one.

My Driver '80 has always had a knock on start up but it quieted down once it warmed up, it got a little louder and constant after a 300 mile trek over to the coast last weekend and leaks oil bad. Strike Two.

The Cabin fever '80 is running but has no seats in it (no uphulstery on them), hasn't been driven other than out of the garage and is in pieces. It just had the HG replaced amongst other little items.. Never drove it before the HG job as it was NF when I got it... Strike Three?

Of course I work everyday this week except Friday after having weeks with one or two days of work..

Hmm, bars leaks, power punch or get to work and hope 'fever holds up.. I don't think ditching the fam' and riding my motorcycle or bumming a ride would go over real well. I'll do my best to get down to camp but don't think I'll run the trail..

 

[gnob]

bummer

 

[jmkfj60]

That sucks, I was looking forward to seeing you.

 

[knoll0351]

Bummer man!! That stinks!! I have three empty seats... I'm just sayin'

 

[Russ in California]

We'll miss you on the trail but look forward to meeting up with you and the fam in camp.

 

[Ebag333]

Bummer man!! That stinks!! I have three empty seats... I'm just sayin'

I have empty seats as well. Just me and the pup at the moment.

My vote is to get Cabin Fever ready. Sounds like your best bet.

 

[dILzNAK]

Word, What everyone else said!

 

[TOY350]

How's the 45 running these days? Hope you get something figured out, sorry to hear that!

 

[Russ in California]

WE WANT KIEF, WE WANT KIEF, WE WANT KIEF!!
AND THE FAMILY, OF COURSE

 

[Kief]

I actually thought about that...

How's the 45 running these days? Hope you get something figured out, sorry to hear that!

It crossed my mind.
Getting ready to go start swappin' seats and putting parts on, coolant to replace H20, check fluids, test drive.... I suppose we could just show up at the store with all our stuff in my 2wd dd, spread it around and bum rides!
I plan on FS roads friday am but not sure exactly when..

 

[dILzNAK]

WORD!!! Cant wait to see you and the fam!

 

[dILzNAK]

To be honest with you I'm not going to go in untill late Friday afternoon.... Holler if you need anything or anyhelp!

 

[Kief]

Thanks for the support guys and for the help in camp Sunday diagnosing the fuel leak and of course G, 2G and TK for following me out . I'm thinking its an O ring or injector. Ran it out with it as is without incident. Not bad for a shake-down/ first run.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Glad you had an uneventful trip home Kief!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I'm glad you made it out, Keif. It was really great to finally meet you in person! Oh, and my Dad thanks you again for his shirt.

 

[Kief]

ditto & welcome..