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Old 07-29-2013, 09:18 AM
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Got the car buttoned up over the weekend. Will hopefully make Porschefest next month.

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Old 07-29-2013, 09:23 AM
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Hearing an engine start after you've had it out and apart is one of the best feelings in the world. Congrats, Rob. Nice work.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:27 AM
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Hearing an engine start after you've had it out and apart is one of the best feelings in the world. Congrats, Rob. Nice work.
Thanks, Chris. This was a first for me, and a HUGE learning experience. I now understand what to do, but have zero desire to do this again.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:37 AM
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Hearing an engine start after you've had it out and apart is one of the best feelings in the world. Congrats, Rob. Nice work.
X2, that never gets old! Nice job boy-o!
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Congrats! Hope you do not need to use your learning again any time soon!
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