Well the Exploder isn’t, but it is on it’s way- the disassembly has finished and the reassembly has begun. THe timing chain cover is back on, and the old water pump is bolted up to allow me to put tension to the timing cover gasket. It’ll be nice to be able to let it dry thoroughly overnight, too. Tomorrow, the last of the hoses come in and I can get it back together. Maybe even drive tomorrow night.

Me, on the other hand, I’m putting in hours trying to get some long overdue jobs up to speed, and it feels good to hit the road early and travel three, four hundred miles in a day, getting things fixed, making a difference. Like being back in the saddle. Feels good. I’m content.

Yes, Jefro, I did sacrtifice blood to the gods of the Wrench. Early on, in fact. And I will probably do more manana.