So, I put everything on hold as the fuel system cleaner goes to work. It takes a full tank of gas, and I don't drive much, so I started to get bored. I promised myself I wouldn't spend anymore money on Blanco until the engine had a full diagnostic run to determine her health... But, I really disliked the broken front driver seat, and felt it was unsafe, so I went down to Autobahn BMW dismantling in El Cajon and picked up "newer" replacement sport seats. These newer seats were not perfect due to a very common bracket failing in the backrest. So, I pleaded with my neighbor and cousin Peter "Hot Dog" Finlan, paint and body Master at West Coast Choppers, to help me out. He's not a huge fan of the euro cars, but supports my efforts to work on my own car. He also allows me full access to his arsenal of professional tools!
Once I dismantled the seats and found the broken brackets, Peter welded them back together. And since I had the seats out it was a perfect time to wash the carpets! These things were disgusting! The previous owner literally dumped coffee, coke, oil, and dirt on the floor for fun! It took may rounds of scrubbing to get them semi clean. I don't know how long it will take to get the cleaning product smell out of her either. Blanco was a much better ride with new seats! I can actually see the hood now lol. Peter also went to work pulling the dent in the hood out.
While I was down at Autobahn, getting the seats, I grabbed the passenger side trim I was missing. I also ordered a new Kidney Grille to give Blanco some of her dignity back! And last but not least I removed that horrible rear spoiler skirt! These small cosmetic additions really made a big difference. Oh, and I fixed the broken headlight.
I'm still waiting on that tank of gas:(
