2000 Ford Extorter
Take it to the mechanic. He changes the fuel pump (in the tank) and replaces the thermostat. I new the thermostat was stuck open and the weather was quiet cold, but I am skeptical this would cause a sudden drop in the mileage two weeks before the fuel pump took a crap.
SO I get it back this week. Drive it around. 1/8 of a tank left and go to fill it up. Mechanic forgot to connct the hoses from the nozzle to the tank.[xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(] 1.3 gallons on the ground before I got it shut off. [xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(]
Mrs. PLaid wants to complain to the mechanic. I think its not that big of a deal. Put on to hose clamps and go back to the gas station. Third generation for the mechanic to be running the garage and my grandfather was probably going there back when THompson Bros was really the brothers. SHe don't like them SHe wants it done faster and know what the bid is going to be upfront.
I tell her it is not always that simple. You don't always know what you are going to find untill you dig into it. As far as taking 5 days to do the job, you just have to deal with it with a small garage with a snow storm in the middle of the week. The important thing is I TRUST THEM. What's a couple of hose clamps and a couple of days.
SO I get it back this week. Drive it around. 1/8 of a tank left and go to fill it up. Mechanic forgot to connct the hoses from the nozzle to the tank.[xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(] 1.3 gallons on the ground before I got it shut off. [xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(]
Mrs. PLaid wants to complain to the mechanic. I think its not that big of a deal. Put on to hose clamps and go back to the gas station. Third generation for the mechanic to be running the garage and my grandfather was probably going there back when THompson Bros was really the brothers. SHe don't like them SHe wants it done faster and know what the bid is going to be upfront.
I tell her it is not always that simple. You don't always know what you are going to find untill you dig into it. As far as taking 5 days to do the job, you just have to deal with it with a small garage with a snow storm in the middle of the week. The important thing is I TRUST THEM. What's a couple of hose clamps and a couple of days.
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Two weeks ago, it sputtered a twice at startup. Not firing too good. SHut it off and it restarts fine. Ran two tanks of high octane. Early this week the Check engine light comes on and the last two tanks were about 15.5 and 16 MPG. Other than that, it starts fine lately and runs smooth. Changed the spark plugs a year ago. Right now it has 125,000 miles.
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Sounds like a simple mistake on their end, I too, would probably say "big deal" and just put the clamps on...
Thoes women...
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If you trust them and they do good for you, ovetlook the mistake. We have all made mistakes. 0 -
My wife would also be more upset than I, I've been a mechanic for many years long ago. Small things can get missed when finishing a job, doesn't make it right glad you weren't hurt and things are okay. I would mention it to them, and as you said you trust them, I'd keep going back myself. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Captplaid
Take it to the mechanic. He changes the fuel pump (in the tank) and replaces the thermostat. I new the thermostat was stuck open and the weather was quiet cold, but I am skeptical this would cause a sudden drop in the mileage two weeks before the fuel pump took a crap.
SO I get it back this week. Drive it around. 1/8 of a tank left and go to fill it up. Mechanic forgot to connct the hoses from the nozzle to the tank.[xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(] 1.3 gallons on the ground before I got it shut off. [xx(][xx(][xx(][xx(]
Mrs. PLaid wants to complain to the mechanic. I think its not that big of a deal. Put on to hose clamps and go back to the gas station. Third generation for the mechanic to be running the garage and my grandfather was probably going there back when THompson Bros was really the brothers. SHe don't like them SHe wants it done faster and know what the bid is going to be upfront.
I tell her it is not always that simple. You don't always know what you are going to find untill you dig into it. As far as taking 5 days to do the job, you just have to deal with it with a small garage with a snow storm in the middle of the week. The important thing is I TRUST THEM. What's a couple of hose clamps and a couple of days.
You need to look for another mechanic. In this day and age, you need a REAL technician - not just the neighborhood good 'ol boy mechanic.
You are LUCKY that the gasoline did not ignite on some hot exhaust.
It should NEVER take five days to change a fuel pump....even with inclement weather.0
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