What is pissing you off this time? - Page 35

Clodfobble · 02-25-2012, 04:58 PM

We are unable to take on any charity cases at this time. For your convenience, here is the name of a nice homeless guy downtown who knows how to press the button on a camera.

ZenGum · 03-14-2012, 08:50 PM

WARNING: VENTING IN PROGRESS. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Okay, I am no longer mildly irritated. I am pissed off.

I took my car in for its Major Service for 200,000km.
This involved all fluids, plugs, water pump, a complete timing gear rebuild including guides and hydraulic tensioner, water pump etc. It cost $1,925.

When I got it back (after silly delays, natch) it had a nasty rattle. As I took it back for a recheck, the rattle disappeared but an ignition misfire continued. The mechanics managed to break the radiator and charge me $395 to fix that, but did not fix the ignition misfire.

So I took it to a different mechanic, a subaru dealer. After trying a few easy fixes like subbing out the leads and the coil, they couldn't fix it, so they dug deeper.

Turns out, the RH camshaft sprocket had been incorrectly installed. This caused incorrect timing which caused the ignition misfire.

It has also resulted in damage to the sprocket and the camshaft. There could well be further damage (to the valves, most likely) but this cannot be determined until the cam and sprocket are fixed.

The camshaft almost never needs replacing. The part will have to be imported from Japan, and in fact may need to be made to order.

This could take anywhere between two and six weeks, and cost around $1,650 - assuming no further work is required.

I might be able to recover some or all of this cost from the first (so-called) "mechanic" but that will require substantial effort to document and argue etc etc and I hate that sort of shit.

I also have a bunch of other stuff going on in my life right now which for legal reasons I am not putting here until it is resolved, but I very likely have plans for the next 2 to 6 weeks that crucially involve this car.

Shitfuckshitfuckshitfuckyoustupidincompetentdickheadarsesuckingfuckwitblinddickwads.

Griff · 03-17-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

WARNING: VENTING IN PROGRESS. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Okay, I am no longer mildly irritated. I am pissed off.

I took my car in for its Major Service for 200,000km.

I love it when I have a perfectly good vehicle that a mechanic fucks up trying to be proactive.

ZenGum · 03-14-2012, 08:52 PM

Oh and Ibram, if you see this, when your Subi needs any kind of work, take it to an expert. A subaru specialist. I think you mentioned you had a good reliable one - keep him.

HungLikeJesus · 03-14-2012, 08:54 PM

BigV can probably make you a new camshaft out of a bit of wood and some leather scraps.

monster · 03-14-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

BigV can probably make you a new camshaft out of a bit of wood and some leather scraps.

sol

ZenGum · 03-14-2012, 08:55 PM

Yeah, I'm sure he could whip something up. :p

Clodfobble · 03-14-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

I also have a bunch of other stuff going on in my life right now which for legal reasons I am not putting here until it is resolved, but I very likely have plans for the next 2 to 6 weeks that crucially involve this car.

Does your insurance have rental car coverage? Or do you mean it crucially involves your specific car?

ZenGum · 03-14-2012, 09:18 PM

I don't think my insurance will spring for a rental.

(a) I don't think that's in my policy.
(b) It wasn't crashed, just bollocksed up by a mechanic. I don't think that is covered.

I will give them a call just in case.

I'm in the RAA (AAA to youse, I think) and my next move (after venting here) will be to get some legal advice from them.

ETA: Well it doesn't have to be this very car, but i was planning some driving and hiking holidays and an all-wheel drive wagon that I can sleep in the back of was part of those plans.

Trilby · 03-14-2012, 09:49 PM

Car and plumbing problems are the WORST.

Sending good gibes your way.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-18-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Car and plumbing problems are the WORST.

Health.

classicman · 03-14-2012, 10:13 PM

Oh goody Zen, I can share now too? Since misery lurves company...
My life has been so boring recently. Like he lawsuits, lack of employment and less than no money and all aren't enough.
But today, I find out that the car needs a new transmission. Yeah!! !! !! Only $1700 - $2000 that I do not have. WTF???
I'm blamin you Zenmaster! I got no reason, but I know its your fault.

plthijinx · 03-21-2012, 05:56 PM

Hang in there Zen. might be cheaper to find a used engine at a junkyard....something to look into anyway.

speaking of which:

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Originally Posted by classicman

snip*....But today, I find out that the car needs a new transmission. Yeah!! !! !! Only $1700 - $2000 that I do not have.....

the trans went out on my Fixed Or Repaired Daily, what was it? a year ago just before xmas? shops around here wanted the same. i called around to salvage yards and found one for 350 bucks? maybe 5? i don't remember. but i can say this, changing that trans was a chore but it was still easier than trying to replace clod's O2 sensors!

classicman · 03-21-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plthijinx

the trans went out on my Fixed Or Repaired Daily, what was it? a year ago just before xmas? shops around here wanted the same. i called around to salvage yards and found one for 350 bucks? maybe 5? i don't remember. but i can say this, changing that trans was a chore but it was still easier than trying to replace clod's O2 sensors!

Yeh well I have ZERO tools to work on a Jeep, no time to deal with it and less than no knowledge of that type of repair.

The deal is done. Got the family discount for $1500.
Runs like a champ ... today

infinite monkey · 03-15-2012, 07:55 AM

Ugh. Dude. That sucks.

It does seem like everything hits people all at once. I feel your pain. Hang in there.

02-25-2012, 04:58 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	We are unable to take on any charity cases at this time. For your convenience, here is the name of a nice homeless guy downtown who knows how to press the button on a camera. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-14-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	WARNING: VENTING IN PROGRESS. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Okay, I am no longer mildly irritated. I am pissed off. I took my car in for its Major Service for 200,000km. This involved all fluids, plugs, water pump, a complete timing gear rebuild including guides and hydraulic tensioner, water pump etc. It cost $1,925. When I got it back (after silly delays, natch) it had a nasty rattle. As I took it back for a recheck, the rattle disappeared but an ignition misfire continued. The mechanics managed to break the radiator and charge me $395 to fix that, but did not fix the ignition misfire. So I took it to a different mechanic, a subaru dealer. After trying a few easy fixes like subbing out the leads and the coil, they couldn't fix it, so they dug deeper. Turns out, the RH camshaft sprocket had been incorrectly installed. This caused incorrect timing which caused the ignition misfire. It has also resulted in damage to the sprocket and the camshaft. There could well be further damage (to the valves, most likely) but this cannot be determined until the cam and sprocket are fixed. The camshaft almost never needs replacing. The part will have to be imported from Japan, and in fact may need to be made to order. This could take anywhere between two and six weeks, and cost around $1,650 - assuming no further work is required. I might be able to recover some or all of this cost from the first (so-called) "mechanic" but that will require substantial effort to document and argue etc etc and I hate that sort of shit. I also have a bunch of other stuff going on in my life right now which for legal reasons I am not putting here until it is resolved, but I very likely have plans for the next 2 to 6 weeks that crucially involve this car. Shitfuckshitfuckshitfuckyoustupidincompetentdickheadarsesuckingfuckwitblinddickwads. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-14-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Oh and Ibram, if you see this, when your Subi needs any kind of work, take it to an expert. A subaru specialist. I think you mentioned you had a good reliable one - keep him. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-14-2012, 08:54 PM	#5
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	BigV can probably make you a new camshaft out of a bit of wood and some leather scraps. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-14-2012, 08:55 PM	#7
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Yeah, I'm sure he could whip something up. :p __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-14-2012, 09:18 PM	#9
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I don't think my insurance will spring for a rental. (a) I don't think that's in my policy. (b) It wasn't crashed, just bollocksed up by a mechanic. I don't think that is covered. I will give them a call just in case. I'm in the RAA (AAA to youse, I think) and my next move (after venting here) will be to get some legal advice from them. ETA: Well it doesn't have to be this very car, but i was planning some driving and hiking holidays and an all-wheel drive wagon that I can sleep in the back of was part of those plans. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-14-2012, 09:49 PM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Car and plumbing problems are the WORST. Sending good gibes your way. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-14-2012, 10:13 PM	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Oh goody Zen, I can share now too? Since misery lurves company... My life has been so boring recently. Like he lawsuits, lack of employment and less than no money and all aren't enough. But today, I find out that the car needs a new transmission. Yeah!! !! !! Only $1700 - $2000 that I do not have. WTF??? I'm blamin you Zenmaster! I got no reason, but I know its your fault. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-15-2012, 07:55 AM	#15
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Ugh. Dude. That sucks. It does seem like everything hits people all at once. I feel your pain. Hang in there.

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