Seems like I get all the good ones...

[klott]

my wifes car has been loosing coolant, approximately 1/2 gal a day. I took it to a shop, because I can't see well enough to fix it, first they said they could not locate the problem, then they called me today and said it needed one of the cylinder heads replaced and a water pump of course, at a price of $1450. I said are you sure it only needs one, he said he would know more after he got it apart, I said well that's interesting, it's a 4 cylinder and only has one head. Long pause, then he said I thought it was a V-six. Just for humor, I said what will it cost now, he said he would work up a new estimate and call me back. He did call back and now it would cost me $1764. I said mister if you can't tell the difference between a 4 cylinder and a V-six, you are not working on my car! The sad part of this story is, there is a big sign on the front of the shop that says ASE Certified Master Mechanic. Oh well, it looks like my wife will have to drive my truck for a while, bummer! Back to carrying the ladder on my bike for inspections.

[Bill Wieczorek]

Break down and buy her a new car. It's only money

[Richard L. Bennett]

Head gasket if that is what it is on a four banger is about $500 or less at any good shop

The big issue -- What is the real problem

rlb

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by rbennett

Head gasket if that is what it is on a four banger is about $500 or less at any good shop


rlb

Not necessarily...

Ken, I will PM you.

Jeff

[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by rbennett

Head gasket if that is what it is on a four banger is about $500 or less at any good shop

The big issue -- What is the real problem

rlb

I don't know how it is where you live but trying to find someone to do that kind of work for under 750.00 around here, on a four banger, is pretty much impossible. Of course unless you have a friend who has a friend etc.

[klott]

I felt well enough this morning to check out the car myself, I fixed it for the price of a 50 cent o-ring and a gallon of coolant. So I saved myself $1,758.00 plus tax, and stopped a crooked shop from making a ridiculous profit, so it was a good day indeed!