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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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And then, there are those who think that it's a good idea to take your car there for paint work, lol.
They can't even bolt schit up!
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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I got under the car today to check more stuff out. It will be another day of crawling around and adjusting the exhaust and putting some washers back where there are now none.

And, there was not one bolt on the tranny that was tight. All were somewhere in the "handtight" stage. I don't know what they are supposed to be torqed to, but it didn't seem right.

When I go to dealerships or shops, I just walked to my car. If someone tells me to leave, I ignore them.
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Good god. Seriously what do they pay these guys for. Hand right bolts on the drive train. Pinching fuel lines. Idiots...
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon1
I got under the car today to check more stuff out. It will be another day of crawling around and adjusting the exhaust and putting some washers back where there are now none.

And, there was not one bolt on the tranny that was tight. All were somewhere in the "handtight" stage. I don't know what they are supposed to be torqed to, but it didn't seem right.

When I go to dealerships or shops, I just walked to my car. If someone tells me to leave, I ignore them.
At this point I say demand the money back plus some for the lost time and whatever effort you put into making it right.
Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Yeah, I sure as hell hope they refunded your money at this point.
Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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This is why I chose to go through "Lisle tool hell" rather than trust the stealership to change my plugs.
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Car went back over this afternoon to get the fuel line that was pinched pulled out. Should be done tomorrow. I am going to out.it on the lift this weekend and go over everything. Stuff needs to be put together right. I don't want stuff to break while I'm at the track because its not put back together correctly.
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Car is home and running and shifting good. Take it in Tuesday for axle seals and at the end of the month, camber bolts and alignment.

Car shifts much better and is much quieter.
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Glad to hear they fixed you up. Hopefully, the noob that installed the transmission the first time got an earful.
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