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2003 New Member Checking In

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Finished a 1000 mile run. Add the vibration at 70 mph to look into. Reduced it by airing tires to 30 psi. Feels likes it's in the rear. Comes and goes slightly on accel and decell 65 to 70 mph.
 
Post trip checkup. Fantastic drive. Near Perfect performance

Mismatched tires from 2 to 10 years old. Spare is original. Prolly accounts for some of the vibration felt in the car.

Check ac and fill as needed

Located rattle in top well and zip ties the top cylinder lines against bumping the body

Dirty rear brake shoes.

Popped DS coil cover(engine oil smell) one coil clamp broken and that well wet with condensation and rust. 3 wells with small amounts of oil in the bottom. Drivers side is likely the same

X member is tight

Mileage is great. Ride is great.

Suspension rubber looks good.

Cabin filter very dirty

Cowl seal fine

Broken threaded insert on ds rear of coil cover

Top seals quiet and leak free at 75 mph in a rain storm

Needs wipers

Will check trans fluid when I change oil in a week or so
 
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