[AT] More on the water pump

[David Bruce]

While I was waiting another customer was relating to James (the shop 
owner) the horror story of a $1700 bill at another shop (a dealer) to 
finally find the problem was a ground circuit in the engine control 
module.  Multiple examples of parts swapping even a supposed removal and 
cleaning of the gas tank (funny how they could remove the tank but leave 
the mud and grime on the bolts).

He isn't the cheapest per hour but his work most always exceeds any 
dealership.  Of course there are a few things he doesn't have the 
equipment to handle but very few.  He has built his business on his 
reputation for honesty and always has plenty of work lined up.

His shop is far from a parts changer and they always start with a 
diagnosis in this case somewhat lengthy.

To give you an example of the confidence I have in him he handles all 
the work on my mom's car and very seldom do I get involved.

David
NW NC

On 11/15/2010 10:37 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> 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
>
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> From: "David Bruce"<davidbruce at yadtel.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:54 PM
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> Subject: Re: [AT] More on the water pump
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>> 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.
>>>
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>>> From: "David Bruce"<davidbruce at yadtel.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 3:34 PM
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>>> 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
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