The headaches have begun...SMS maybe?

[scirocco16vr32 at gmail.com (Chris Bennett)]

Running, in gear on jackstands.  I did that once.  No major mishaps
but I didn't know any better, and did this with no front tire/lugs in
place.  Got a very interesting pop/grinding noise from one side and
realized that I sheared off the screw that holds the disk to the wheel
hub.

Be careful brother... it made me nervous as long tailed cat in a room
full of rocking chairs.

On 9/16/05, Jim Ruffi <sciroccos@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have mixed feelings about this.  I've been driving a Toyota.  Now, I'm
> trying the get the 85 ready for daily life and a trip to H20 and all kinds
> of shit is popping up.  I enjoy the tinkering, but....
> 
> At the end of its maiden voyage the other day, the exhaust manifold area
> started to leak.  I found the CO test pipe to be rotted through (surprise!).
> Removed the offending pipe and sealed the hole with a bolt and washer.  Took
> the time while in there to connect the ground stap, which had been
> disconnected....bonus.
> 
> Also cleaned the battery terminals and wiring and properly connected the
> exciter wire to the alternator....I was happy....starting to make the car
> mine.  Getting things in order.  Yes, yes, GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!   Ahhhhhhh.
> 
> Start the car and POP-POP-POP-POP-POP-POP-POP-POP-POP from the manifold.
> Some black marks seem to point to at least one blown out manifold gasket.
> ARGHHHHH!  I don't want to be bothered with this!  Exhaust manifold gaskets
> suck!
> 
> Plus, the idle was hunting like mad.  I noodled with the mixture, which must
> have changed with the intake integrity after I removed/reinstalled the hoses
> and things settled down.  Gotta make up a rig like Cathy had at Cincy.
> 
> Plus, there's a grinding noise while I drive which I hope is wheel bearings.
> Always there when rolling, regardless of engine speed, clutch, etc.  I'm
> hoping it isn't SMS....I plan on draining and inspecting the fluid before I
> drive any distance.  Next will be the old screwdriver stethescope on the
> bearing housing with the car running/in gear on jackstands.  Any
> suggestions/descriptions of the difference in sound between the two
> situations?  No noticable gear oil leaks that I know of/clutch is high, but
> OK.
> 
> If I don't get this car good n' driveable, I'll be doing H20 in a Kia
> 4-Runner..damn!
> 
> Jim
> 
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-- 
My new mantra:
Keep it out of gear.
Disable that @#$% remote starter.
Don't be a dipshit and try to stop a rolling car.
Keep fingers by keeping them to myself.