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mitchntx
03-26-2009, 02:37 PM
When I was doing my usual under car inspection and Nut-N-Bolting ritual, I noticed a wet spot on the inside of the left rear rim. Closer inspection found a leaking axle seal.

So today I begin the task of replacing it.

The locking bolt that keeps the T2R "biscuit" in place was rounded of. :x I destroyed the head getting it out.

I go to O'Reilly's and get a seal and they tell me the bolt is a dealer item. So I figure I'll just see.

I put the bolt on the counter and without saying a word, the parts guy rattles off a part number, walks to the back and emerges with a brand new one. The price was $1.84 after tax. :shock:

And to top it all off, I saw Richard Dickey and he is talking like he might come back to play with us this year. He still has his AI 3rd gen.

So, let this be a lesson to you rookies ...

If you round off your head, a counter guy will charge you $1.84 to replace it and you can meet Mr. Dickey.

8)
GlennCMC70
03-26-2009, 02:42 PM
most all parts stores have those "Help" sections. that bolt is always there. i keep a few of them here at the house just for you Mitch.
evarner
03-26-2009, 03:25 PM
For those that don't know who Mr. Dickey is.

White Camaro.

http://www.tek-racing.net/msralongtimeago.jpg


http://www.tek-racing.net/msralongtimeago2.jpg
jeffburch
03-26-2009, 03:29 PM
The beanpole?
8)

jb
Todd Covini
03-26-2009, 03:56 PM
Ahhhhh...the original Texas AI/CMC graduating class.
They always come back for an advanced degree! :lol:
The more the merrier!

Looks like we can get rows 1-4 back pretty easily at any time...with clean livin', of course! :wink:
mitchntx
03-26-2009, 04:26 PM
most all parts stores have those "Help" sections. that bolt is always there. i keep a few of them here at the house just for you Mitch.

If I had known you had a couple spares, I would have burned a 1/2 tank of fuel to save that $1.84.

:roll:

Don't hate me because my GM parts guy likes me and yours doesn't like you. Must be the hair cut. 8)
GlennCMC70
03-26-2009, 04:33 PM
you didnt get it from the local parts sore?
Todd Covini
03-26-2009, 04:36 PM
http://neuralfirings.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/244132odd-couple-posters.jpg
jeffburch
03-26-2009, 06:58 PM
Nice!
jb
mitchntx
03-26-2009, 07:02 PM
http://neuralfirings.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/244132odd-couple-posters.jpg

Nice tie, Glenn.
David Love AI27
03-26-2009, 08:21 PM
I ran into Mr. Richard Dickey one time at an SCCA event, and I had a bad day...
mitchntx
03-26-2009, 08:23 PM
8)
Rob Liebbe
03-26-2009, 09:19 PM
Wow!!!!
David Love AI27
03-26-2009, 11:37 PM
Did I say that :shock: ... retracted :oops: ...
Rob Liebbe
03-27-2009, 07:50 AM
C'mon David - don't wuss out like that. That's how we are losing our country.
cjlmlml
03-27-2009, 09:05 AM
ghey