[trackbird]

I decided to check my oil tonight (after seeing low coolant today and a 900 mile road trip last weekend). It was about a quart low (5K miles, better than usual). I go to the shelf and grab the 5 quart bottle of mobile 1 (my wifes car holds 3.2 quarts, so I usually have 1/2 a jug around or so). I start pouring it into the car when it hits me, this is used oil. Somehow, I put a jug of used oil on my shelf (and moved it to the new place, no less) and managed to add about 1/3 quart or so to my car tonight. It is mobile 1, it is probably out of my car, but I still feel pretty dumb for pulling that off.

Just thought I'd share the stupidity, somebody has to.

:stupid:

[slowTA]

I was breaking in the cam on my first new motor. I'm sure most of you know the feeling of hearing your first motor come to life. The happyness didn't last long as my neighbor watching and gave me that 'calmed panic' look as we both saw smoke coming from the driver side by the fire wall. The fire extinguisher was on my side of the car and a quick shot was all it took to put it out.

Turns out the hydralic clutch line was pretty close to the header and burst... brake fluid is VERY flammable. Now I was stuck with a brand new motor that was spotless except for the dry chemical residue, and the smell that goes with it.

That was the same motor that blew the umbrella seals I talked about above.