Osk

I ordered the intake manifold with the aluminum crossbar a few weeks ago, and was supposed to install it this past weekend with my friend.

well, it rained. so we couldn't do it. my friend is the mechanic, i was just going to help.. (it's my car, though).

so i started to worry about missing the deadline for the refund, so i got it installed at a shop for $300. They wanted to charge me $450, but I convinced them to do it for $300.

anyway, they did it and everything seems fine EXCEPT they said the brackett that holds the radiator or alternator or something doesn't line up with this I-Mani.

SO here's my questions: what do the dealers inspect? I mean, they can clearly see the aluminum in like 5 seconds. Yet, I hear (or is this false?) that they take a few hours inspecting your vehicle. Will they trip about the bracket?

I spent $500 out of my own pocket, and risked my car (mechanics could have easily messed something up).. not getting that refund would really SUCK.

so any advice? Or could I get a brackett somewhere (like autozone) and easily change it? Or do you think the dealership won't care? Or what?


THANKS for any and all advice.

Osk

anybody?

how long do they take to inspect ur vehicle? and what do i do, just call the dealership? or a certain section, like the service department?