Many here know I recently bought more tools do be able to do most of my own work and to maybe make a bit of money on the side. My best friend at my American Legion post has a Honda Civic si, 2.4 L engine and 6 speed manual trans. First red flag was the transverse engine. Anyway, he needed a clutch put in. Bear in mind I am 6'4" tall and 320 pounds and 67 years old. Two days late I finished it and the problem was solved. My body paid the price. Laying on my back on concrete was a PITA and my back. Getting up and down on that concrete and sliding around under the rig was absolutely "NO ******* FUN". By the time I got it all apart and changed out the flywheel and clutch disc and pressure plate and pilot bearing and the throwout bearing, my energy was zapped. Finished it up the next day. Both days, after we were done he took me out for my favorite, a 16 ounce sirloin steak, loaded baked potato and 2 20 ounce Blue Moon mugs of ice cold beer. Throw in a mini chef salad and I ate like a king. I did come to the realization that crawl around on that ground for such a long period of time is not something I want to do again. I am gonna be very picky about what I repair from now on. He also put $420 in my pocket. The guy is a certified Sous Chef and cooks like a dream. I have many meals ahead of me in thanks from him.
Keep in mind as you get older: You are freakin' older dammit, start acting like it!
Keep in mind as you get older: You are freakin' older dammit, start acting like it!
