Updated the low-beam headlamps with a set of 165mm Hella E code lamps with supposedly DOT approved bulbs. Thing is, it came with both DOT and Euro spec bulbs. The E bulb says it's a 60/55w + 50% whereas the DOT bulb just says 60/55w. I added relays so the bulbs draw the heavy juice from the terminal on the back of the alternator and the headlight switch only powers the relays. The lamps came with an adapter wiring harness about 4" long to go between the factory lamp socket and the new lamp, effectively remapping the wires to different terminals. Naturally, in replacing the lamps, I managed to break two out of four of the plastic aim adjuster bases (the right side). HELP provided new ones, though they say they are for Mopar products. They fit just fine though. Look lightly different but as long as they work, I don't care.

I like the beam pattern on these lamps. I just need to get them aimed properly.

Repainted air cleaner, touched up some under hood paint, placed new decal on air cleaner.

RODZ

Dropped of the bumper fillers and left fender skirt at RODZ for paint.

[71400] Took Helen to Gill at Woodman Muffler in Arleta. The CAT did indeed have a huge hole in it and there was a big scrape, so someone ran over something they shouldn't have at some point! Got a new CAT and had them add a resonator back to the tailpipe. The original muffler had been replaced once and the resonator replaced with plain pipe. But the pipes were all solid enough to keep using. Amazingly, while the car *is* much quieter, there is still some rumble! Same deal, under power at freeway speeds! This is crazy! But, everything I have had done needed to be done; prices I paid were very reasonable and workmanship has been exceptional. I just wish this rumble was completely gone!

RODZ

Dropped Helen at "RODZ" yesterday. The drive shaft is now fully rebuilt and balanced. Yes, the yoke U-joint was bad... but the rumble, while distinctly quieter and of somewhat different character, is *still* there! OK, time to go get the exhaust checked.

Rumble On

Helen's rumble is still there and I spoke to Mike at RODZ this week. He suggested we get the exhaust checked out. I went to do that this morning but getting on the freeway, I could clearly hear the engine kick down and change pitch while the rumble stayed just slowly increasing in pitch with the speed of the car, not with the speed of the engine. It became quite obvious that it's not an exhaust issue. So I skipped the muffler shop and will hit RODZ up again Monday. I'm pretty sure it's going to be the drive shaft.

Helen is back from RODZ.