I swear everytime I fix one thing it causes at least 2 other issues. Had to relocate shock mounts on the MG (move to a better angle/lighter springs). Got that sorted kinda, now the upper links for the rear interfere with the brackets - which means relocating upper 4-link mounts on the chassis and on the axle. Gah. Had to rant a little - actually the geometry should end up better. I'm just slow at fabbing brackets. Shooting for 2 challenge entries - the dns MG and the e28. /rant
know the feeling, had to change the exhaust manifold gasket on my step fathers 90 camaro (350 swap) and ended up pulling the header out to removed the broken bolt. What should have been a 2 hour job turned into a whole day event.
BTDT. I fixed one thing on my truck for another 5 to break. Fixed those 5 things, another 25 break. I hate exponential repairs. Then I rear ended someone.
At least you're ahead there.
Slipping clutch on my GS1100L. Replaced the clutch springs, problem solved - until I couldn't disengage the clutch partway through my next ride. Limp home, park it for winter. Open it up, release bearing disintegrated and took out the pressure plate with it. Acquire replacement parts on the GS Resources forum and install. Clutch cable breaks. Replace clutch cable. Doesn't quite fit. Break adjustment thumbwheel on clutch lever. Remove clutch lever, break clutch lever bracket during removal. Restrain myself from setting the bike on fire. 
Yeah, I know the feeling.
While setting the toe for an auto cross, I found the left tie rod wouldn't turn, froze in the rod end. So decided to apply a little heat to break it loose.That and a pipe wrench worked. After the auto cross and rotating the tires, noticed grease in the wheel. Appears that a flame from the torch burnt the boot. Now I have to get the f'n axle nut off, doesn't want to cooperate. I think the joint is OK. I hope.
Now you know why old British cars often pop up for sale with very low mileages. They can be very labor intensive.
As a sort of side note, I had a TR3 that I wanted to remove the rear shocks for servicing. For some reason, there was what looked like an access hole, complete with rubber plug, that did NOT line up with any portion of the rear axle assembly.
That access hole is where the gremlins flee from the vehicle when you come to work on it.
integraguy wrote: Now you know why old British cars often pop up for sale with very low mileages. They can be very labor intensive. As a sort of side note, I had a TR3 that I wanted to remove the rear shocks for servicing. For some reason, there was what looked like an access hole, complete with rubber plug, that did NOT line up with any portion of the rear axle assembly.
That's the relief plug for when the wiring releases its smoke screen. Can't blame the brits for mine - there's only a handful of original parts left (roof, doors, glass). It's mostly a mustang incognito. The do-overs are of my own making.
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