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08-05-2011, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brick
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THIS is what ruins incentive for projects!
so as many of you know, i have had my car at a local tranny shop for some time now. First he quoted me that Monday. However, he did not pick up the car until the Monday after bc they were running behind. Said by the end of the week. The week comes and goes, i call halfway through the next week...they are behind, by Monday for sure. Monday for sure comes and goes, and the end of the week it should be done. That was the end of last week, i told him i am going on vacation to Canada for about 2 weeks. I call today and what do i get? "Go on your vacation, it should be done when you get back" Well there goes the summer i wanted to spend driving around in my t-tops. Is it just me or is this completely ridiculous? I would have done it myself if i had the tools to do everything, but all i have is a ratchet set the basics. Not enough to do a tranny swap, just a tranny replacement. uhg
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-1979 Camaro Z28 T-Tops, 355ci 3.5in dual exhaust, no cats, long tube headers. 373 posi......Every time something gets fixed, another problem shows up!...not enough speed is a problem right?-
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08-05-2011, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Galloway, NJ
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Tell him to go **** himself and find a new shop
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08-05-2011, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brick
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BullittSVT
Tell him to go **** himself and find a new shop
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I should have done that weeks ago, but i'm leaving tomorrow anyway. So i wont even be around if somewhere gets it done faster. If it's not done by the time i get back that is the 1st thing on my 'to do list'
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-1979 Camaro Z28 T-Tops, 355ci 3.5in dual exhaust, no cats, long tube headers. 373 posi......Every time something gets fixed, another problem shows up!...not enough speed is a problem right?-
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08-05-2011, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Galloway, NJ
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I got fed up for a 4 day wait and told the guy to either fix the problem or i'm taking it to another mechanic (2 hours before the shop closed) - and sure enough he replaced what he thought it was. I don't know how you feel after weeks.. I envy you, you have the patience of a rock.
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9
1998 Camaro, 3.8L M5 Stock - SOLD
2001 Camaro Z28 M6 SLP LM1, Lid - FOR SALE
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08-05-2011, 05:54 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
Join Date: May 2009
Location: The Meadowlands
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i had my trans compeletly out, back in, back out, and back in again in 1 saturday. just need the right tools and some friends to help out. your "mechanic", seem like more of just a parts changer to me.
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
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08-05-2011, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: under a roof
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I agree, take it somewhere else. I know you said you aren't going to be able to drive it anyway but if god forbid you ever have a problem with it, how long will it take them to make it right, if they do at all. RUN!
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08-05-2011, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Stillwater
Posts: 822
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I don't understand what's taking so long. I swapped out a TH350 for a 700R4 into a 71 Nova with my dad in about 6 hours on a lift... hardest part was balancing the new trans on the trans jack lol.
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08-05-2011, 07:32 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,370
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I think I saw the car move one day but for the most part, its sat in the same spot. I think they might be a little short handed over there though.
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08-06-2011, 02:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brick
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They are short handed, and i've been to them before without this problem. They say their parts supplier is screwing them around with some odds and ends. But its the fact that he quoted me a time that is NOT EVEN CLOSE to what it is actually turning out to be. I'm hoping this is a one time thing, my dad had our van in and our of there in one day before, and my cousin had his Del Sol fixed on the cheap there as well.
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-1979 Camaro Z28 T-Tops, 355ci 3.5in dual exhaust, no cats, long tube headers. 373 posi......Every time something gets fixed, another problem shows up!...not enough speed is a problem right?-
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08-06-2011, 09:59 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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When I drove past last night, it wasn't outside. Good sign????
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08-07-2011, 02:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brick
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
When I drove past last night, it wasn't outside. Good sign????
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I just had to end my camping trip 3 days early due to rain (tent collapsed, not a good time) and my cousin lives right next to the place. We drove by and it's up on the lift as we speak. Idk if they're open sundays but im assuming monday it should be finished. Thank god, something seems to be going right this week haha
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-1979 Camaro Z28 T-Tops, 355ci 3.5in dual exhaust, no cats, long tube headers. 373 posi......Every time something gets fixed, another problem shows up!...not enough speed is a problem right?-
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