Car Drama... will it never end
In February, I got the Oil Pan resealed and Valve cover re-gasketed. It's September... and the car still leaks. So I crawled under the car and tried to tighten the bolts on the oil pan - because Johnnie told me to - I discovered that the bolts have been stripped and the stupid mechanic never thought I would figure it out. He siliconed together so it would hold to get it out of the shop. Well, I am not in the mood for this crap. So I went back to the shop and told them to fix it or pay to have it fixed. Of course they are going to "Try" to fix it. They don't realize I have another mechanic who will check the work.
Then there is the Radiator. it's cracked. Getting that fixed tomorrow by the Good Mechanic.
At least all this work is still cheaper than a car payment.
So one more Car repair added to the list...
Originally posted by a_nord at Car Repairs - Started...
Update 9/26/2015:
The radiator wasn't cracked. Just some loose hoses. Not a bad deal.
Update 10/14/15:
It is still leaking, but it's not a huge leak, though if we don't find out where it's coming from, it will only get worse.
Update 10/21/15:
Took the car back to Elite to correct the Oil Pan Bolts. The Dumbass mechanic there used an impact wrench to either take the bolts off or put them on or both... and he stripped them. So the Car was leaking oil again. He said only 2 were stripped, but That's not what Randy Said. Any ways, I think it's stopped leaking oil in that area for now.
Update 10/24/15:
Took it back To Randy's in for them to check it again... And yes The Radiator is Cracked. So I bought some BarsLeak© and poured it in per Johnnie's instructions. I think it's stopped leaking. So hopefully I won't have to revisit this until Next year.
Then there is the Radiator. it's cracked. Getting that fixed tomorrow by the Good Mechanic.
At least all this work is still cheaper than a car payment.
So one more Car repair added to the list...
Originally posted by a_nord at Car Repairs - Started...
- Oil pan reseal
- Valve cover gasket replacement
- Tires
- Signal Relay
- Fog Lights
- Brakes - Front
- Front Axle Seals - Didn't need it!
- Brakes - Back
- Back Axle seals
- Get Engine Cleaned
- RADIATOR!!!
- Headliner Replacement
- Oil pressure Sending Unit - Replace
- Clock Spring Replacement
- Leather Seats are torn
- Rear Main Seal
- Wobbly Front End
- OS2 Sensors - Both - Replace
Update 9/26/2015:
The radiator wasn't cracked. Just some loose hoses. Not a bad deal.
Update 10/14/15:
It is still leaking, but it's not a huge leak, though if we don't find out where it's coming from, it will only get worse.
Update 10/21/15:
Took the car back to Elite to correct the Oil Pan Bolts. The Dumbass mechanic there used an impact wrench to either take the bolts off or put them on or both... and he stripped them. So the Car was leaking oil again. He said only 2 were stripped, but That's not what Randy Said. Any ways, I think it's stopped leaking oil in that area for now.
Update 10/24/15:
Took it back To Randy's in for them to check it again... And yes The Radiator is Cracked. So I bought some BarsLeak© and poured it in per Johnnie's instructions. I think it's stopped leaking. So hopefully I won't have to revisit this until Next year.