W114 Mercedes Benz – Things I Broke and a Good Rant
“Oh! The Mercedes has yet another issue?” You say, smugly, whilst riding around in your SUV that you pay $300 a month for. Never mind …
The Laser, Among Other Things
I know I said things were crazy around here last time I made a post, it seems the universe took that as a challenge because …
Laser Update: Brakes & Did I Mention It Starts Now?
Yes, I successfully started the Laser. Sort of. It ran for a few seconds before I killed it for a few reasons. Namely, it started …
Laser Update: Massive Super Weapon of Death Edition
I’ve been teasing a Laser update for a while now and it’s about damn time I throw one together. I’ve got a massive amount of …
W114 Benz 250 – Some Exhausting Work
Okay, so I’m horrible at puns, but this is my site and I do what I want! For the uninitiated the W114 & W115 models …
The Scavenger Meets Frankenstein or Scavenger + .7L Displacement
This weekend was a busy one! We spent most of the weekend swapping the Frankenstein 350 into the Scavenger, but we also managed some exhaust …
Mazda 3 – Purge Valve Solenoid Replacement
The purge valve solenoid controls the amount of fuel vapors that are allowed to enter the engine from the charcoal canister. On the Mazda 3, …
Mazda 3 – Transmission Filter & Fluid Change
The transmission filter on the Mazda probably hadn’t been changed by the previous owners, which is something I’ve been meaning to correct. I bought the …
Moto Static 2016 & The End of the Mazda Misfire
Moto Static 2016 was a success! Two weeks back we had our annual car show in Pardeeville, WI and this post will mostly be a …
Mazda 3 – Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
Sorry for the missed update! My lady and I are looking at buying a house as rent is just about the same price without the …