It is confirmed. My baby shat an apex seal on the front rotor. 
I'm not giving up on her just yet though. I have another complete engine that came out of one of my parts cars. I'm pretty sure that engine also lost an apex seal, given that I bought the whole car for $200, but between the 2 blown engines and all my other...
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I'm not giving up on her just yet though. I have another complete engine that came out of one of my parts cars. I'm pretty sure that engine also lost an apex seal, given that I bought the whole car for $200, but between the 2 blown engines and all my other... Read More
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hugodwarf:
Actually, I didn't get either of them.
corneilus_wright:
After living up in the mountains for a few years they have become totally dead thanks to major rust issues. The told me 1.5 years ago that they needed urgent replacement. 
They lasted 70,000 so it was a decent run... but thanks for the heads up. 
They lasted 70,000 so it was a decent run... but thanks for the heads up. I think my car might be dead. I need to do a compression test before I can say for sure, but I don't have a tester and right now I'm stranded at home. If she is dead, I got 60k miles out of a hack job engine I put together in my dad's garage. Not too bad of a run.
Anyone have an old beater...
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I need to do a compression test before I can say for sure, but I don't have a tester and right now I'm stranded at home. If she is dead, I got 60k miles out of a hack job engine I put together in my dad's garage. Not too bad of a run.
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hugodwarf:
Also wanted to add Brian owes us a free round of drinks. TFO canceled the tournament on Saturday.
megze:
Ask perlpunk. He's an excellent source of cheap cars.
Going to the Rainbow Gathering for a 4 day weekend. I expect this to be pretty much the most interesting and unique experience of my life so far. I've been trying to prepare, but there's only so much I can do. I'm pretty much preparing for a general car-camping trip but once I get there I expect all of my plans and expectations will be...
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I expect this to be pretty much the most interesting and unique experience of my life so far. I've been trying to prepare, but there's only so much I can do. I'm pretty much preparing for a general car-camping trip but once I get there I expect all of my plans and expectations will be... Read More
corneilus_wright:
Looks like a cool group of hippie anarchists
Have fun!
Have fun!
madscience:
I expect a full report when you return!
Party Party Party PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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happyliljo:
Thank you! And yes, we should totally do a photoshoot sometime! :-) That main photo was shot by my awesome mama at a mini-shoot over Thanksgiving.. Also, I'm still counting on taking a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park with you and your mom when my mom comes out to visit in September!
Just found out what the hospital bill is for all my testing.
I don't even have a tenth of that. Time to start bitching people out and possibly find a lawyer.
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defective:
I ended up calling out one of my bills for a "surgical assistant" that my insurance had denied a claim for. After cross checking with (I won't name them, but their initials are Cigna), turns out it is covered in my plan and they will refund the bill. Only 400 of the 50k but it's something considering my out of pocket hasn't exceeded 3000 for the entire operation. It takes work man, but question everything.
madscience:
I take it you don't have medicaid/medicare?
As part of my benefits package at work, I get a whole slew of free or reduced charge legal services. If the hospital and insurance company try to screw me over, they better beware.
hugodwarf:
I think you may have more trivia shirts than I do. I just counted them all and only have about a dozen.
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tos:
I'm glad you're on the mends, but sad to hear about the situation w/ the health insurance: That's just whacked.
On the car note: I like the blue-green tinting...sweet!
On the car note: I like the blue-green tinting...sweet!
madscience:
Oh I love Mazda's! My very first car was a Mazda, and I have one now, too. Never had an RX-7 though.
Life is good. My baby has a new skin.
Pics to follow.
Pics to follow.
jonnyjonnyh:
oooh! I look forward to the pics.
cannabisia:
Glad to hear life is going well!
Well, the hospital lied to me. This lady Peggy who I specifically asked to pre-verify that my insurance was going to cover the entire stint in the hospital told me she would before I came in. After being released from the hospital, I found a letter at home saying that my insurance was doing an investigation into my epilepsy falling into their pre-existing condition exclusion...
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defective:
That is FUCKED up. I get a new bill every day from my recent visit, and I have wicked insurance. I can't imagine having to pay the entire bill out of pocket, that's just crazy.
dark_cabal:
Pay them in pennies and tell them to eat a dick. They'll fuck you over however they can. Bastards!
Finally out of the hospital. They aren't going to let me drive for a while, so I'm going to have to figure out the bus or see if I can carpool to work with someone. Hopefully this won't last too long though.
Got to see the progress on my car last night and she's looking beautiful. I can't wait for everything to be done.
Got to see the progress on my car last night and she's looking beautiful. I can't wait for everything to be done.
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cannabisia:
Glad you're out of the hospital!
lilamysunshine:
What did they end up saying? Are they just adjusting your meds, or anything more drastic? What was their take on your medical marijuana license? I need more details.