diff --git a/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/index.md b/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/index.md index 43b8642..5a9c4a1 100644 --- a/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/index.md +++ b/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/index.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ summary = "And now for something completely different: I'm going to fix up 1994 Any of my friends or co-workers will tell you I'm a nerd. I like technical stuff. To get outside more, I decided my next technical challenge should be something that I do outdoors. The plan to convert a van into a camper was quickly dropped as I'm apparently the only person in the family who enjoys camping. I soon found that older Volkswagen Golf cars can be found for cheap, but will need work: precesily what I'm looking for. -{{< lightbox-img src="golf_3_pre_apk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Showing off pre-inspection" >}} +{{< lightbox-img src="status-update-april-2023.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Status update April 2023" >}} ## The car @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Items marked with 🔧 are required to (safely) operate the vehicle. - [x] End muffler rusted and leaking; replaced 🔧 - [x] Have exhaust checked during APK[^apk]; all good 🔧 - [x] Replace front pipe (from manifold to catalytic converter) - - [x] Oxygen/Lambda Sensor, `00525` No signal - Intermittent; old sensor was dirty, replaced. + - [x] Oxygen/Lambda Sensor, `00525 No signal - Intermittent`; old sensor was dirty, replaced. ### Engine and cooling @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Items marked with 🔧 are required to (safely) operate the vehicle. - [x] Get a wheel alignment; done - [x] Replace outer tie rods - [x] Fix front wheel camber / get a proper wheel alignment; planned - - [ ] Check what's up with ABS. It's not mandatory for a car of this vintage, but I'd be nice to figure out what's going on: `01276 ABS Hydrolic Pump (V64) signal outside specifications; might be a relay or wire, but most likely it needs a new ABS pump. + - [ ] Check what's up with ABS. It's not mandatory for a car of this vintage, but I'd be nice to figure out what's going on: `01276 ABS Hydrolic Pump (V64) signal outside specifications`; might be a relay or wire, but most likely it needs a new ABS pump. - [x] Replace rear wheel bearings and brake drums; replaced ### Bodywork @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ Items marked with 🔧 are required to (safely) operate the vehicle. - [ ] Fix heater control unit, it's only blowing hot air - [ ] Clean HVAC ducts - [x] Replace interior filter; lol, it doesn't have one. - - [ ] Clean seats (or get a cheap leather set...) + - [ ] ~~Clean seats~~ Replace interior with full black leather set - [x] Fix height adjustment on seats; WD-40 worked wonders - [x] Replace seat sliding guides (the plastic bits); replaced - [x] Clean engine bay; it's as clean as it's going to get @@ -151,6 +151,8 @@ We all love pretty pictures... {{< gallery-view >}} +{{< lightbox-img src="golf_3_pre_apk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Showing off pre-inspection" >}} + {{< lightbox-img src="driveway_mechanic.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Working on the rear brakes. There are jack stands under the car. (it\'s not resting on the wheel, thanks for asking)">}} {{< lightbox-img src="22-07-10 13-07-51 0307.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Nothing to see here (notice the large amounts of dripped WD-40 on the cardboard)" >}} diff --git a/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/status-update-april-2023.jpg b/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/status-update-april-2023.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6fadd86 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/projects/volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio-1994/status-update-april-2023.jpg differ