[AT] More on the water pump

[Larry Goss]

That's an interesting commentary, Charlie.  I suspect that it's fairly typical of how people view modern-day repair work, but if a shop is doing warranty work as a dealer, their hands are tied.  They don't have the flexibility do anything except replace "field replaceable units" to put the item back in its original condition.  Any work other than that may not be reimbursed by the company.  The "shade tree mechanic" work that we all do on our tractors has been systematically phased out of existence.  We can bemoan our current condition, but when you need warranty service on your late model car or truck, you will want the repair to be done right and free of charge, not jerry-rigged.

Larry 

----- Original Message -----
From: charlie hill <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
Date: Monday, November 15, 2010 21:45
Subject: Re: [AT] More on the water pump
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> David you are lucky to have a dependable mechanic these 
> days.  Particularly 
> one that knows how to work on modern stuff at a reasonable 
> price.  Most of 
> them now just throw expensive parts at it until it's fixed and 
> charge by the 
> rate book for each part regardless if it was needed or fixed the 
> problem.
> Charlie
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "David Bruce" <davidbruce at yadtel.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:54 PM
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Subject: Re: [AT] More on the water pump
> 
> > Yes for the MF and it did include a new pulley.  Not 
> upset with the
> > price overall and I was surprised it was in  stock.
> >
> > While I was out I took the car in for service.  The check 
> engine light
> > was on and the mechanic had read and reset it a couple 
> times.  This time
> > a full blown diagnostic - $5 piece of vacuum hose with a 
> pinhole.  $75
> > total bill.  Just the nature of these more complex 
> engines I guess.
> >
> > He has been my mechanic for about a decade now and I have 
> always been
> > happy with the work.  I feel I can depend on his opinion.
> >
> > David
> > NW NC
> >
> >
> >
> > On 11/15/2010 4:06 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> >> Yeah I think I got a good deal.  Mine was new too but I 
> don't know how 
> >> long
> >> the fellow had it in stock.  $95 probably isn't 
> bad.  It's for your MF 
> >> isn't
> >> it?  That's a little different pump from the one on the 
> AC tractors.  I'm
> >> not surprised at that price.
> >>
> >> --------------------------------------------------
> >> From: "David Bruce"<davidbruce at yadtel.net>
> >> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 3:34 PM
> >> To: "Antique tractor email discussion 
> >> group"<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >> Subject: [AT] More on the water pump
> >>
> >>> Charlie Hill I was almost right when I said probably double 
> in price
> >>> from the $45 you remembered - $95 but it was in stock and 
> new not
> >>> remanufactured.  Was expecting it to be an order item 
> but wasn't that
> >>> bothered as the rain got here a day early - old time shade 
> tree work
> >>> here.  I figured if it was an order item I could have 
> it by Wed. which
> >>> is supposed to be clear once again.
> >>>
> >>> David
> >>> NW NC
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> AT mailing list
> >>> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
> >>>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> AT mailing list
> >> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
> > AT mailing list
> > http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
> > 
> _______________________________________________
> AT mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>