Category Archives: Babycar

So much time, so few posts! Most recently, I did a dumb thing and dropped a washer into the transmission. I was intending on only replacing forward and rear seals and the gaskets (and throw-out bearing), but it turned into … Continue reading →

There is something truly satisfying about taking something apart, identifying the broken bits, cleaning things up, and then installing new bits to make it work. The drive shaft is ready for (very eventual) installation.

The forward section of the drive shaft has a “pillow bearing” that was dry rotting on the rubber bits. I cut off the outside retainer ring by cutting through the rubber membrane, then went to work with the puller and … Continue reading →