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1. The results of our Remodel Project from concept to design and construction to finished product can be summed up simply All aspects exceeded our expectations We highly recommend the Morris Builders Team We really have enjoyed our relationship with you and your staff Remodeling should always be this easy and fun Thank you for making i our experience wonderful Dick amp Fran Leonard MORRIS i anal 5 Joy Morris Kirk Morris CGR CAPS CGP N BUILDERS INC P 616 874 6110 MORRISBUILDERSINC COM Rockford MI Thinking about hosting an event Have a brilliant event idea Simply stop by our Monthly Board Meeting or contact your WMRPCA Officers We can help you work through the details For example Driving Events require insurance etc GLUCKWUNSCHE BY WOLFGANG HOFMANN UBER ALLES EDITOR Congratulate these fine folks on their WMR PCA Willkommen New Members Anniversaries and extend a warm Willkommen to our Bill Dodds Grand Rapids MI 02 911 new members and transfers David Blandford Saugatuck MI 99 Boxster Christopher Markin Portage MI 84 911 Shashin Kothawala Kalamazoo MI 03 911 Anniversaries 1 year Gordon Kirsch Sr 2014 Ryan Goy Jeffrey Szczepanski Dale amp Sandra Carr Fruitport MI 05 Cayenne Turbo Arthur Vachon Wyoming MI 03 911 Pierre Treter William Cullen 10 years Eric Hannapel 2005 We re looking forwa2. ber Alles Porsche Club of America Western Michigan Region Let s Get Together May Dinner Drive Euro Lighting Designs amp Stickmann B eckerei Sporting Clays In Review April Meatloaf Cookoff 2015 Porsche Cars North America Inc Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times Porsche recommends Mobil H and The engineers wish list Granted Nothing can replicate the feeling of driving a Porsche No other combination of sound feel sight and soul will suffice Nothing else is as timeless nor as thrilling The first ever Boxster GTS represents a new apex for the definitive roadster experience The 330 horsepower GTS is the most powerful Boxster ever Equipped with a standard Sport Chrono Package it reaches 0 60 in 4 4 seconds with optional Porsche Doppelkupplung PDK transmission And the mid engine layout provides pinpoint precision to deliver a remarkably balanced escape When engineers dream everyone wins Porsche Grand Rapids CANOE 92th Ctrant SE OUZO Zotn otreet DE Jaalar rnm edealer com yy 9 00am 8 00pm Jay Thursday and Friday 9 00am 6 00pm Saturda y 10 00am 4 00pm BORS CHE IGNITION MAY 2015 BORS CHE President s Letter 4 Upcoming Events 5 6 Review Schieble s Cookoff 7 20S Event Calendar 8 9 Tech Spalte 12 Classifieds 14 Gl ckw nsche 15 ANNUAL POST COMPETITION PRE DESSERT PHOTO AT THE COOKOFF If you lo
3. 2015 3 30 pm EURO LIGHTING DESIGNS TOUR HOST HERB WELZ Owner Herb Welz has put together a tour of his factory the latter provided by Cascade Winery and possibly where he manufactures bubble lights according to an old sushi made by his wife at his Gun Lake bakery Howard Miller design Stickmann B eckerei The lighting factory is located at 945 Grand Rapids Street in Middleville We are invited to join him on Friday May 22 at 5 PM for Please RSVP via e mail by May 8 to score mei net or the tour which will be followed by brats beer and wine send a mail to stickmann baeckerei gmail com Where Euro Lighting Designs 945 Grand Rapids Street Middleville MI 49333 When Friday May 22 2015 5 00 pm U1 facebook com wmrpca 0 B o esd uwum SPORTING CLAYS EVENT HOST AMBER DOOR amp JERRY ARENS Join us on Saturday May 23 for our 3rd Annual Blendon Pines Gun Club for a Sporting Clays event For those unfamiliar with Sporting Clays it is a form of clay pigeon shooting that is described as golf with a gun The sporting clays course consists of 10 shooting stations laid out over natural terrain Unlike traditional skeet shooting sporting clays simulate the unpredictability of live quarry shooting offering a great variety of trajectories angles soeeds elevations distances and target sizes No skill or previous shooting experience is required to participate and have fun This is outside and i
4. IIE Cel AAbkaret A eee a a a o o O M a EEE EE Owners Rob amp Sue Deming PCA Members since 1987 Deming s restored the body of Dan Bird s beautiful black concours winning Porsche 356 This car was commented on by judges as straightest body they had ever seen at a California Porsches only car show Find us on Facebook Many photos of projects in process Meet our crew Get in touch e Hagerty Insurance approved preferred facility e We work with all insurance companies Repairing all makes amp models e foreign amp domestic Two experienced technicians each with 10 to 20 years in the business We can also help you with e Professional paint detailing services e Concours winning restoration services 2493 W State Rd Hastings MI 49058 E Mail info demingsautocollision com Phone 269 945 2922 Approved amp Preferred TAV MOSAIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Ted Vogt and Carol Dehen LPL Registered Principals 5150 Cascade Rd SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 616 949 0900 866 949 0907 Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA SIPC Come Join Us ore a Week of Fun ar 20 a er lt atl Registration opens ro March 17 2015 at 12 00 Noon EST ae iti AS m PARADE cxa n ETS as ee A la ee oO 61i0 eOd AWM Great Lakes Chemical Detailing amp Auto Appearance 870 40th Street SE Grand Rapids MI 49508 616 246 5134 www gichemical com
5. Location Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI The Dock on Gull Lake Blendon Pines Gun Club Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI Gilmore Car Museum Hickory Corners MI French Lick IN Destination TBD Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI Gilmore Car Museum Hickory Corners MI Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI 28th Street SE Grand Rapids MI Rockford MI Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI Destination TBD Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy Salinas CA 93908 Black Hills of South Dakota Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI Destination TBD Destination TBD Destination TBD Delta Imports Grand Rapids MI West Olive MI Host s Event Chair s WMR PCA Club John amp Marshall Walters Jerry Arens Amber Door WMR PCA Club Rick Riley Porsche Club of America National Event Susan Brown Len amp Bonnie Gawron WMR PCA Club Amber Door amp Jerry Arens WMR PCA Club Non PCA Event Tim Thatcher and Euro Autowerks WMR PCA Club Dan amp Ren Phillips Porsche Cars North America Porsche Club of America National Event WMR PCA Club TBD WMR PCA Club Randy amp Linda Portoluri WMR PCA Club Mike amp Barbara Karluk Porsche Cars North America Date Event Location Host s Event Chair s AUG TBD IROC Series Ill Destination TBD Duane Weed Michael Betz 08 07 Driver Education Event Gingerman Raceway South East Michigan through South Haven MI Region PCA SE
6. evening at the Schiebles Cookoff sampling 14 different meatloaves Marshall amp John Walters are hosting a dinner drive to The Dock on Gull Lake on May 16 Herb Welz is giving a tour of his Euro Lighting Designs factor on May 22 and Jerry Arens amp Amber Door are hosting the enormously fun sporting clays event at Blendon Pines Gun Club in on Saturday May 23 Even more events are coming in June aside from Parade Looking forward to seeing you soon Mike Amber Door Treasurer 1984 Porsche 911 Coupe 645 Summerset Dr Jenison MI 49428 7938 616 457 4515 amdoor242 aol com MAY DINNER DRIVE HOST JOHN amp MARSHALL WALTERS PHOTO BY THE DOCK AT BAYVIEW Please join John and Marshall on Saturday May 16th for a scenic drive through Allegan Barry and Kalamazoo counties ending with dinner at The Dock on Gull Lake http www thedockatbayview com The Dock offers a variety of food and drink options with many beers on tap and a nice cocktail list for the non beer drinkers We will meet in the parking lot of the Family Farm and Home Store in Wayland Wayland exit no 64 behind the Big Boy and Shell gas station at 3 30 departing at 4 00 We expect to arrive at The Dock around 5 30 Where Family Farm and Home Store Wayland exit 64 Please RSVP to Marshall at off US 131 behind the Big Boy and Shell gas station marshall walters towerswatson com or 269 672 5055 by Tuesday May 12th When Saturday May 16
7. large box of band aids on hand for the inevitable cuts and bruises DO NOT forget to remain calm and collected when you rap the xxxx out of your knuckles DO NOT forget to enjoy the experience DO NOT FORGET OUR PHONE NUMBER 616 874 7932 YOU MAY LAUGH at some of these items but we ve seen it all Good luck and have fun summer is coming Tim WMR MEETING MINUTES Delta Porsche Grand Rapids April 6 2015 Meeting was called to order by Mike Karluk at 7 06pm Members present were Mike Karluk Amber Door Brenda Hildon Kaempf Wolfgang Hofmann John and Marshall Walters Joyce Lo Rick Riley Don Sazma Craig Paull APRIL 6 2015 Uber Alles Editor s Report The latest edition should be arriving in mailboxes soon There has been a huge swing between the time newsletters get sent in the mail and the time Wolfgang uploads them to the printer Editors Note See Tailpipe in April issue Colin Carpenter and Arnie Axelrod Treasurer s Report Approved Membership Report Primary Members 277 Affiliate Members 181 Total Members 468 New Members Transfers In O Transfers Out 1 Non renewals 3 Renewals 18 A 70 yr old M nster resident is interested in buying trading Porsche lapel hat pins Send inquiries to Wolfgang Webmaster s Report Nothing new to report from Craig Social Media Report Total likes are at 189 hope to reach 200 by summer Insurance Report We are set for now W
8. yahoo com WANTED Front Nose Bra for 2012 2015 Boxster 981 call Jim Ziech at 269 268 0240 Support Your Club Advertise Your Business Get access to about 460 potential customers who appreciate exceptional service workmanship and skill Advertising rates are right on this page Every paying ad helps in making this publication bigger and better Please consider supporting your local Porsche club ADVERTISING RATES The BER ALLES magazine is published monthly by the Western Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America Full page Color 105 month Black amp White 70 month 1 2 page Color 70 month Black amp White 45 month 1 4 page Color 45 month Black amp White 30 month 1 8 page Color 30 month Black amp White 20 month Note Color ads receive premier placement Contact editor for exact size requirements Deadline for ad delivery and payment is the 15th of each month Please send your ads to Wolfgang Hofmann PO Box 9877 Wyoming MI 49509 wmrpca wolfhofmann com Phone 616 730 1372 CLASSIFIEDS Free for WMR members 3 for non region PCA members 5 2 lines or 10 4 lines for non PCA members 3 months Note Members must contact editor to renew Editor reserves right to edit ads Please refer to prices above PAYMENT Please make checks payable to WMR PCA Specializing in Residential Building amp Remodeling for over 25 years
9. 69 672 5055 marshall walters towerswatson com w Zone 4 Representative Michael Soriano 419 843 2070 MSoriano ZoneRep gmail com N facebook com wmrpca A 6i0 eOd JUM CLASSIFIEDS HARDLY USED OR ABUSED 1983 944 FOR SALE 2995 Sienna Red Met w drk brown int Car is a four time nat Autox champion One owner meticulously maintained Mechanically sound runs amp drives great Only 85 000 miles on current engine Only 5 000 miles on belts rollers and water pump New windshield and battery K amp N air filter Corbeau sport seats Headers cat test tube Strut tower brace Adjust sway bars 28mm front 22mm rear Upgraded torsion bars Koni Yellow Sport adjust shocks struts Front springs upgraded to 400 Ibs Slotted rotors Semi metallic brake pads Stainless steel braided brake lines ATE Super Blue brake fluid Call 616 540 3275 2000 PORSCHE BOXSTER S Silver w red interior 6 Speed MT All original 84 000 miles except motor replaced 43 000 miles by Delta for IMS issue Good general condition new tires less than 10 000 miles in 2013 Time to move on to a 911 so need to sell 15 000 firm Currently in winter storage but will be glad to fire up for serious inquiries Haig Kassouni 616 901 2677 or Hkassouni nkmfgtech com AUTO DETAILING SERVICE References available Call or e mail Eric at Professional Car Appearance LLC 616 706 4421 or ericpca911
10. F After 27 000 miles of Michigan driving and 18 DE track days at Grattan and Gingerman our beloved 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo was brought back to showroom appearance by Great Lakes Chemical It looks almost better than new A big thanks to Terry and Curt for the outstanding job ais H E M I CAL OX Auto Wax an ITW Company Paint Corrections The Experts in Hand Washing And Professional Auto Detailing Interior Detailing Scratch Removal Road Paint Removal Odor Abatement Paint Protection with Coupon Service k k k Ted and Gabriele Blacklidge Hand Polish 129 OR Machine Wax 60 Get your WMR PCA Name Badge These are very high quality name badges per manently printed on a sturdy framed plate The magnetic attachment won t damage your clothes Cost is 15 each free shipping Please send your check and correct name spelling to John Walters 2578 Selkirk Lake Dr Shelbyville MI 49344 9525 Please make your check payable to WMR PCA PORSCHE Club of America John Walters WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION GERMAN AUTO CULCE LTD Serving the West Michigan Porsche community for over 30 years Routine maintenance to track proven upgrades Outstanding customer service State of the art diagnostic equipment ASA master certified technicians Free shuttle service Conveniently located near downtown Grand Rapids 10 OFF PARTS FOR PORSCHE CLUB MEMBERS UJurametric autologic in Mn AM e
11. Ferrari 458 and McLaren 650S That means if you want to hear the song of a naturally aspirated Porsche in a few years you ll need to buy a 991 an older 911 or a Cayman Boxster OFFICERS SERVING YOUR CLUB John Walters Past President 1988 Porsche 911 Coupe Mike Karluk President 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Secretary The Beast 2578 Selkirk Lake Dr Shelbyville MI 49344 9525 269 672 5055 jwalters wmis net 9342 Whispering Sands Dr West Olive MI 49460 mbkmd9198 charter net Brenda Hildon Kaempf 1995 Porsche 993 637 South Shore Dr Kalamazoo MI 49002 6942 269 370 9183 blue911rsr charter net If you go to Porsche com USA you can see and configure the new Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder the latter which think should command even more interest than its predecessor with it s awkward fabric top In the May issue of MotorSport magazine Frankel reported the GT4 s time around the Nordschleife is halfway between that of the Cayman GTS and the 911 GT3 and that the Cayman GT4 is as deserving a member of the Porsche Motorsport stable as any other As to the new Porsche supercar lIl probably read about it but with those target competitors its price point will put it beyond the point at which stop even fantasizing I m seeing a lot of Porsches on the road and have recently run into a number of WMR members who have their Porsche out of winter storage Barb and enjoyed another wonderful
12. M 08 09 SEP 09 12 Grand Prix of Grattan Grattan Raceway Ted Blacklidge through DE Grattan MI 09 13 For the full PCA Club Racing Schedule visit https www pca org club racing For more PCA National and Inter Regional events visit https www pca org events PARADE ORPHANS DINNER DRIVE Not able to attend 2015 Porsche Parade Join your hosts Len amp Bonnie Gawron instead They ll guide you on a relaxed drive through the West Michigan countryside and lake shore to a 5 PM dinner at Pereddies Restaurant Pereddies has been serving Italian cuisine in Holland s historic Washington Square for over 20 years HOST LEN amp BONNIE GAWRON The family run business uses old world recipes from southern Italy The aroma of fresh baked bread greets you as you stroll through the gourmet deli and galleria We will enjoy an Italian dinner in their European atmosphere that includes grapevines fountains music and original art This white table cloth restaurant offers a large selection of great wines a full bar and authentic Italian foods Everything is homemade using the highest quality ingredients You don t want to miss this Old World Italian treasure Please RSVP by June 19th to lagawron comcast net or call at 231 670 3274 Where Parking lot at the corner of Leonard and 1195 Wilson NW behind Foot amp Ankle Specialist When Saturday June 27 2015 3 00 pm iO facebook com wmrpca IDIEIVIMINNG SS MALI P
13. e N meet 0 86 diagnostic software B 1 F4 800 260 8000 BOSCH www germanautoltd com Service 1014 Scribner NW ie Grand Rapids MI 49504 264 342 6994 Acura Audi BMVV Bentley Honda Infinity Jaguar KIA Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Nissan Porsche Saab Toyota VW Volvo Pal We EMPLOY TECHNICIANS Like Us On a PLEASE LET US SHOW 5 facebook www ForeignCarServices com Serving Eninustasts singe LIEF A higher level of service at a better value Complete high performance tuning for Club Racers Enjoy complimentary Keurig coffee water and free WIFI in our comfortable Customer Lounge a 269 342 6994 gi Visit us at our NEW location 5 30 Shaver Rd Portage Michigan 49024 Hours M F 8am 5 30pm GLEN GORDON 231 995 004 Il Se LACE SIDS AUTOMOTIVE Maintenance and Repair www LakesideAutoTC com 3439 CASS ROAD TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684 e Porches are Our Passion e All PCA Member Receive IO OFF PARTS e We Can Also Service ALL Your Other Vehicles Hours Monday Friday 8 5 Over 30 Years German Car Experience hja a al oA facebook com wmrpca a N 6i0 eOd AWM Contributed by WMR PCA member Tim Thatcher ASE Certified Master Technician and Owner Euro Autowerks RIGHTY TIGHTY LEFTY LOOSEY WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN SERVICING YOUR CAR DO NOT forget to check a service manual to make sure you are prepared to complete the job DO NOT begin a job withou
14. hoto by Amb Blac A ia yi o right Renwic d ne O likey with Gabi and Te a Bono look g as she wields the coveted Trish Gradler is beamin ple s Choice Award Spatula Peo es and sizes filled S chie al Cookoff event Mark amp Kathy Bonnema enjoying a night with WMR ble s Colosseum OF Pood sng Looking great you guys Photo by Amber Door Photo by Amber Door Chariots in all shap Speed atthe annu Y facebook com wmrpca 00 610o eod JUM 2015 EVENT CALENDAR WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Date 05 04 05 16 05 25 06 01 06 10 06 21 through 06 27 06227 07 06 08 0 08 03 08 21 through 08 22 3 29 09 14 09 26 09 25 through 09 27 09 50 10 05 TBD 1202 120 12 0 12212 Event Monthly Board Meeting May Dinner Drive Sporting Clays Event Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday Night Cruise In Porsche Parade 2015 PCA National Event Parade Orphans Lunch Drive Monthly Board Meeting Red Barns Spectacular Monthly Board Meeting 28th Street Metro Cruise Euro Autowerks Open House Monthly Board Meeting Sept Dinner Drive Porsche Rennsport Reunion V PCA Escape 2015 Escape to Rushmore Monthly Board Meeting Annual Fall Color Tour Annual Planning Dinner November Dinner Drive Monthly Board Meeting Dec Appetizer Party
15. illneed insurance for May 16 dinner drive may need it for the clays event Minutes One correction to the March minutes the date of the Mercedes Benz event at the Gilmore Car Museum was reported incorrectly The correct date is 4 25 2015 Editors Note For the full meeting minutes please visit our website at http wmr pca org Meeting was adjourned 7 56 pm Minutes were approved YOU CAN ACCESS THE FULL MEETING MINUTES ON OUR WEBSITE Respectfully submitted by Brenda Hildon Kaempf HTTP WMR PCA ORG MINUTES MINUTES HTM CHAIRPERSONS SERVING YOUR CLUB Uber Alles Editor Wolfgang Hofmann 616 730 1372 wmrpca wolfhofmann com Webmeister Craig Paull wmr pca org pca wmr webmeister gmail com Social Media Chair Joyce Lo 616 920 9998 wenpeng lo gmail com Interim Advertising Co Chair Ted Blacklidge 616 866 4143 sgrafex chartermi net Interim Advertising Co Chair John Walters 269 672 5055 jwalters wmis net Chief Driving Instructor Terry Schieble 269 329 1578 no39rsr sbcglobal net AutoCross Event Chair Duane Weed 231 250 9624 duane dwvideo com Safety Chair Craig Ackerman 616 866 1905 pcaackerman aol com Historian amp Insurance Coordinator Kurt Wirth 616 956 0249 kurtwirthsc356 comcast net Membership Chair Jerry Arens 616 457 4515 jdarens62 aol com Registrar Amber Door 616 457 4525 amdoor242 aol com WMR Enthusiast Marshall Walters 2
16. n the woods along a groomed trail rain or shine Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes Eye and ear protection is REQUIRED Regular glasses sunglasses are adequate and they do have some protective eyewear available but if it s busy they may run out They also sell earplugs Guns are available to rent for 10 00 2 people can share 1 gun and of course ammunition is available for sale The cost will be 22 00 not including gun 10 00 ammunition 6 95 box Of course you are welcome to bring your own shotgun For those members that want to accompany another participant but are not interested in shooting or watching there is an indoor area available to hang out Additionally if you would like to participate but are unsure about the walking there are golf carts available if needed You are also welcome to join us to spectate and wander through the wood with us More to come via web blast regarding possible lunch to follow gt ms e U ver RSVP by Tuesday May 19 with Jerry or Amber Jerry 616 340 2192 jdarens62 aol com Amber 616 340 0971 Amdoor242 aol com When Saturday May 23 10 30am Where Blendon Pines Gun Club 8455 88th Ave Zeeland MI 49464 Bonnie Gawron is either trying a ne w chop stick Prototype or labeling her plate to Judge one of 14 meatlo afrecipes and vote for her fa vorite W ijver haire ing ours Greg kon er Door k Brutus and 9 ee _ P
17. ok closely you can see our President Mike Karluk raising his trophy spatula He took home the Judge s Choice Award at the Meatloaf Cookoff Flip to Page 7 for the People s Choice winner and event review Nice work Troops Photo provided by Amber Door O u On the cover O Q S Jack amp Kathleen Hartman s wonderful 356 Peace Porsche Club of America Western Michigan Region Photo by Amber Door A B o esduwm BE TURBOCHARGED LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Putting together this month s letter was difficult as initially felt somewhat at a loss for words which is a bit unusual The primary cause for this was a statement published in the March 2015 issue of Britain s GT Porsche magazine Mike Karluk President Western Michigan Region in Andrew Frankel s interview of Wolfgang Hatz Porsche s head of research and development at the North American International Auto Show Frankel reported that the new Cayenne Turbo S which was unveiled in Detroit with its bi turbo V8 making 570 hp and 590 Ib ft clocked an astonishing 7 59 74 minute lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife less than three seconds slower than the new 996 GT3 in the hands of Walter R hrl in 1999 Also revealed were 1 All future 911s will be turbocharged except for the GT3 RS 2 A Cayman GT4 and a high performance Boxster model were coming soon and 3 Porsche was at work on a two seat mid engine production supercar akin to the
18. rd to meet you 15 years Ted amp Gabi Blacklidge 2000 at one of our upcoming club events UI facebook com wmrpca WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION PRSRT STD PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA een ance C O Wolfgang Hofmann PAID PO Box 9877 GRAND RAPIDS MI Wyoming MI 49509 PERMIT NO 404 Uber Alles is the official monthly publication of the Western Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America Inc a non profit organization registered with the state of Michigan Statements and opinions appearing herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of WMR PCA PCA its officers or members The editor reserves the right to edit all material for publication and to publish only the material deemed appropriate and in the best inter est of WMR PCA and of PCA Permission is granted to reprint in whole or in part provided that A credit will be given to the author s Uber Alles and WMR PCA B copyright is not involved and C a copy of the article is provided to WMR PCA upon publication Subscriptions for non members are 18 00 annually Deadline for advertising amp new content is on the 20th day of the month prior to the issue month Uber Alles is available electronically at http wmr pca org ur DEE o AN m HE I gaa TF LOOKING FOR AWARD WINNING Fuse Aitburire ern never let me down If you value excellent PERFORMANCE amp EXPERTISE Ben your technician it s the place for you Find it at Mee 2 Ed Black
19. ry easily DO NOT place loose nuts bolts or other parts in the en gine bay area If they are dropped they can be very dif ficult to find and or retrieve and if forgotten they could cause damage to the engine or vehicle DO NOT forget to tighten fasteners as you go forgetting to tighten them will result in a poor repair DO NOT overtighten fastener Use the proper torque setting for each type fastener to avoid damage to the fastener or plastic parts DO NOT forget to lubricate or use anti seize on fasteners DO NOT use anti seize on spark plug threads Doing so May cause a poor ground for the plug and result in a misfire DO NOT use an incorrect wrench size This can round off the corners of fasteners making them useless DO NOT use improper bits on your fasteners Using a Philips screwdriver when a Torx is required or other such scenarios can ruin your fasteners and tools DO NOT use any type of torch around rubber cloth brake lines or get ready for this fuel lines Remember also that there are fuel vapors in your intake system DO NOT forget where the fire extinguisher is when using atorch This can be a tragic mistake if one is needed DO NOT use incorrect fluids or fasteners DO NOT continue working if you become frustrated or angry Doing so may cause you to forget to tighten or in stall something or leave a tool in the engine bay Rather take a break from the job and come back later DO NOT forget to have a
20. t being sure you have the proper tools and ability to complete it Wrecker bills are expensive and bringing your car into a shop with boxes of loose parts and bolts can be expensive and ultimately cost more than having the shop do the work in the first place DO NOT purchase cheap parts They may not fit prop erly and are often unreliable DO NOT assume the part you need is in the box Always check the box before leaving the store to ensure you have the proper part and everything that s supposed to come with it DO NOT put tools in your pocket having them there is an open invitation to rips in your interior and scratches in your finish DO NOT wear rings or jewelry as these items can become caught in tight places or may cause an electrical burn if shorted out on a terminal or live wire Damage may be done to your car as well DO NOT wear belt buckles made of metal or other mate rial that will scratch your vehicle as you lean over it DO NOT forget to use a fender cover or if one is not available use your best bath towel DO NOT use your clothing as a handi wipe Doing so will not only upset your wife but may leave grease and oil stains or just plain old dirt on your interior Hand tow els work great They are the ones your wife stores next to the bath towels save yourself an extra trip and grab them both at the same time DO NOT use your car as a work bench or beverage hold er as you can damage the finish ve
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