SLC Bound
After doing a ton of mechanical work in Richfield, I finally felt like Mander would make the last 150 miles to Salt Lake City.
Read MoreA New Look and a Shop
Leaving Richfield
After I made the long, harrowing journey across the street to Jay’s, I started on replacing the last four spark plugs. I was removing one of the spark plug wires when the tip broke off and stayed attached to the spark plug. I thought, “Well. I think I figured out why Mander has been running … Continue reading "Leaving Richfield"
Read MoreRoss
I left the dirt parking lot to head to my exhaust manifold gasket appointment with Ross. Luckily, the shop was a short distance away because Mander was still throwing a fit.
Read MoreCarb Swap in a Dirt Lot
I had a few days to kill before my appointment to get my exhaust manifold worked on so I headed to a nearby campsite. I didn’t get 1 mile down the road before Mander let it be known she was having issues and was most likely not going to make the drive.
Read MoreMystic Hot Springs
I had seen pictures of the majestic looking Mystic Hot Springs before I left MN and knew right away it was a must see. It just so happened that Jay’s Diesel was a mere 10 miles away from Mystic and after a stressful last few days, I was eager to soak my bones in the … Continue reading "Mystic Hot Springs"
Read MoreJay
I had 100 miles to go with an active brake leak, some of which were a decent grade descent to lower elevation. With my brake fluid container riding shotgun and a pit in my stomach, I forced myself to turn the key and start the drive to Richfield, UT.
Read MoreWhat to Do, Where to Go
I talked to a few people for advice on what to do about my brake fluid leak. I determined this was certainly not a repair I could make myself, in a camping spot, with limited tools and no way to get parts.
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