who does such stuff?

bolts (yes, bolts replaced factory studs) connecting the ic outlet bullhorn to intake manifold. also the bpv positive stop:



camber plates:



rear control arms outboard:



rear control arms inboard:



Also, not shown here are the bolts that anchor my WW rotor hats to the rotors. So, if I'm not alone, I'm curious to know what others are marking-up for inspection purposes...

FWIW, I wasn't too sure what forum to put this in... "Beneath the Bonnet" isn't totally right-on, "Suspension" is somewhat there... I think those geared toward go fast performance mods in general might find this of interest...

 

but I wouldn't call it ****!

I don't do this level of detail, I'm more sloppy for sure. And I don't keep stuff nearly as clean, so I'd never see the marks after I were to put them on. But the guy who did a lot of work on my Mustang did the very same stuff on the adjustable suspension parts.

Matt

 

Matt, heck, I might be alone here then... Drat.

About once a month I like to inspect things, and this just makes it easier. After having a rear control arm bolt strip and loosen-up on me, this has become a habit on items that I replace, or as you said, that are adjustable...

If others do the same, I'd be curious to know what they like to monitor...

 

Well, I THOUGHT I was ****, but apparently in this company I fall to the left of the bell curve. The next time my wife bugs me about cleaning the insides of my wheels, I'll show her this thread.

 

Actually, the car is filthy now as seen by the dirt on the inside of the wheels, and the crud in the strut tower area. Now, Sid's MCS is immaculate!

Well, it appears that I'm getting some confirmation of my overly cautious ways though...

 

No you are not the only **** one here! However, you have a good shot at being our leader . You can come over an detail my engine bay any time.

Just fun'in w/ ya, Merry Xmas.

 

TonyB, not to worry, your not alone. I use a white or yellow paint marker like OEM, because you can't know where your going if you don't know where you've been. I've owned British cars all my life (51 yrs) no I didn't drive out of the womb but I learned early on that "All parts falling off my car were the fineness of British craftmanship" so before every drive I would check everything I could think of that would be bad to have fall off while driving took up alot of time. Then I thought why not just mark everything, then you just need to look to see if it's loose or moved, more time to drive

 

.I mark every thing adjustable even fluid levels ie. rad tank level.Also with control arms mark different settings with different colour markers its alot easier than maintaining a written record or remeasuring every time you adjust something.

 

I have not yet marked fluid levels, but I do note them on the provided delineations though. I do like the different colors for various settings .

With a peak under the bonnet, and drive-up onto wheel ramps, a quick 10 minute visual that all is snug, and that I'm ready to rock 'n roll is well worth it to me... Also during this check I spray my Alta control arm rod ends (heim) with a silicone spray, check tire wear, pressure, lug nuts, and the like...

Guys, thanks for sharing your penchant for the same, and at the same time, making me feel a little better.

Oh, just remembered that I also marked the oil temp sensor drain plug Given my previous experience, I do indeed have good reason to...

 

Magic Markers rule.

 

Tony- now you've given me something to add to my list of to do mods.

 

Never tried Magic Markers, but I'll have to check those out... For now, it's a Sharpie (they do come in a variety of colors) primarily. And when the wife is not home, I raid her fingernail polish stash .

Also, I used an engraver attachment on my Dremel to mark my camber plates, as can probably be seen in the above photo...

SCMCS, mark stuff, and come back and share!

I'd like to know what's moving over time, like our spark plugs backing-out in the earlier MINI's. Can't exactly mark these, so they require periodic checking, but I've found anti-seize to be helpful...

 

Tony:

Did you wear your Napolean hat when you made those marks?

Just because other people do the same **** things doesn't lessen either your analness or nuttiness!

BTW: the only way you could be any more **** is to make the marks with an Indie Blue Sharpie.

Bon Natali!

 

Truth be told, that blue is fingernail polish... It does match the IB quite well, doesn't it .

Hey, this is sort of like an AA meeting. The first thing is admiting that you have a problem, and then with the embrace of others with the same affliction, one feels not so alone in this brutal world of fastener detachment...

Indeed, Bon Natali my friend!

 

Hey Tony, Your not alone. I do the same thing with mine. Red sharpie.

 

Thought I would add a couple more... For many who have gotten an unexplained rattle in the rear suspension, I lose end-link was often the culprit. Was for me once...

Also, not shown due to the awkward camera angle is a mark for the bottom mount point...





I'm guessing that this thread has about served its purpose, for now. For those who do the same, if you ever get moved on marked items, kindly return to share the details. Thanks much, and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!