The dog ate my homework

Explaining to the only student who would listen about the importance of regular oil changes. . .

Replaced this while I was at it. . .

230,000 miles,and nearly fully blocked. . .

Now I know why the reed valve hose above the cat kept blowing off

Another view of a 146k working pre-cat. . .

WOW, sounds like a whole bunch of fun. So, from what I have read.... the @#$% bypass hose leaked out the coolant and the engine overheated to the point of seizing. The temp gauge didn't move much because steam doesn't read the same as liquid water, cause the water was almost gone. ERRRRR.

On the up side, good oil change practices saved the rods, block, crank, oil pump and most everything else that is oil lubricated...

"Explaining to the only student who would listen about the importance of regular oil changes. . ."

... you have more than one student sir LOL

Sucks about the moped, but... obviously things could have been worse.

So, how about a pic of the overall truck?

sorry bout the bad luck. now when i read the part of I-85 and going to Gaffney, i didnt know you were that close to me. its an hour or more away from me. i was there a few weeks ago doing an inventory. small world huh.