Just before Christmas the Bendix finaly gave out on the Grinding starting ring. New ring was order and arrived last Monday. $280

Francisco dropped the tranny, took out the old plate which had the old ring. Also the bearing on the starter was toast from hitting the rounded gears..

Went to go see him Friday and the new ring was welded on the old plate and the starter was as good as new.

Everything goes back together for Monday or Tues..

He mentioned that there was a little weep from the water pump so I will order up a rebuilt pump and new timing kit in the next week. Probably swap out the pump and belts in the next 2 or 3 months..(@ 175K/km) I am at 165K/km now..

On the Gov side I received a letter that they do not like my VIN on record .. Have to bring all of the original import papers to the lic office apparently..

Year #6 in Canada starts for the ol' girl Feb 6...