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Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 08:21 PM

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What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

OK, that makes sense now when you say it is for 3...

OK, that makes sense now when you say it is for 3 cars. I suppose that with the older cars, that may be true. The newer cars require too many electronic things and I can't be bothered to learn how to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 05:01 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

Like the spark plug, the all have the same wear...

Like the spark plug, the all have the same wear on them. Glow one, glow all.

True. However, when I pay 2 hrs to take off my manifold to change 2 GPs and later on 1 more fails, fix that, one more...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 03:46 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

You can DIY to a point. At some point, you won't...

You can DIY to a point. At some point, you won't have the tools to do it. If you saved thousands of dollars in 2 years, you need a better car. There are many things I can do but some I cannot. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 11:28 AM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

What is the differenve between the independent...

What is the differenve between the independent and the dealership anyways? Provided their prices are about the same, that is. Last time I checked, when I went into a dealership they are individually...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 11:20 AM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

IMO, mechanics are all alike. IF they have the...

IMO, mechanics are all alike. IF they have the talent AND the right attitude then all they need is the training, proper tools and the knowledge. So, with that in mind, do you think there will be a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-02-2005, 10:27 AM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

Which means Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc, etc. No...

Which means Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc, etc. No speciality. This is like going to a general practioner as a doctor. He works on pretty much anything vs going to a cardiologist for your heart who...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 11:49 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

Still says "Jack of All Trades" to me.

Still says "Jack of All Trades" to me.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 08:33 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

Don't we also have a "recommended shops" section...

Don't we also have a "recommended shops" section in the forum

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 08:26 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

I usually get the right parts because I am in the...

I usually get the right parts because I am in the parts department and not on the other side of the table. I go have them pull up a pic and order the thing. I watch the form they write it on and I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 08:19 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

You might be right about the parts issue. My...

You might be right about the parts issue. My experience was that indies were more reluctant to use my parts. My dealerships just let me use their parts or my own with the stipulation that if my part...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 06:47 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

That would mean removal to see it glow. If you...

That would mean removal to see it glow. If you are going that far, why not just replace ALL of them instead of SOME of them? They all have the same wear and tear. In my car, if I had to redo glow...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 06:44 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

It depends on the technician YOU assign to work...

It depends on the technician YOU assign to work on it. I bring my car there and I tell them WHO I want to work on it, WHAT needs to be done and to take the parts needed from my trunk. You are the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2005, 05:00 PM

Replies: 38

What should i tell my mechanic?

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Posted By aklim

When they do glow plugs, why not do them all?...

When they do glow plugs, why not do them all? That is unless they were just replaced less than a couple thousand miles ago. Sounds like an effort to drum up more work in the future.

Big deal about...

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