WEST COAST 4-WHEEL DRIVE CLUB

VEHICLE INSPECTION DAY

SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 2002

We had quite a turnout and we had quite an assembly/check line.  I have 15 rig reports, but I know that there were about 20 rigs, so don't know what happened to the other lists.

Almost everyone had something that needed attention.  Here are a few:

• Axle bearings loose
• Trans mounts gone
• Short break lines
• A bunch of universals that needed lube
• Bad Steering/axle universals
• No mounts for the fire extinguisher
• Lost or bad radiator caps
• Bad belts
• CB's that were not tuned well
• Low fluids, (used a gallon of 90wt)
• Broken shackles
• Leaking power steering hoses
• Leaky trans lines
• Rear dif cover that hits gas tank skid plate
• Bad body mounts
• Bad starter connection
• Engine mounts
• Bad bearings on the transfer case
• Bad or low coolant
• No fire extinguisher
• Bad vent for rear end
• Low air pressure
• Low power steering fluid
• Loose spring u-bolts

Safety concerns:

• Bolt whittling rear cover away
• Front universal cap protruding from the axle.  Could have hit and exploded axle.
• No or limited first aid kit
• Really bad bearings
• Really bad alignment

The club bought fluids and grease and every bit of it was used.  Drinks were drunk and food was ate.  Everything was returned to normal and cleaned by the end of the day.  I think it was a great day.

I am tired.

SF (Daydreamer)