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MaxPower 519
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Posted - 2009.05.05 04:11:00 -
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185$ for towing and another 300$ for alternator...
moral of the story : DON'T GO ON A FISHING TRIP WHEN THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON!
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XenoPagan
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Posted - 2009.05.05 06:40:00 -
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ouch. been there, done that. luckily car died when still in the city, so towing and everything wasn't expensive. something like 80$
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Mazzarins Demise
Profit Development and Research Association
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Posted - 2009.05.05 06:54:00 -
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My engine light came on just as I was doing 80 on the highway and a gear on the engine literally explodes.
That was a shocker.
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Phantom Slave
JUDGE DREAD Inc.
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Posted - 2009.05.05 06:58:00 -
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Several years ago my dad took his truck to a local Jiffy Lube for an oil change. They forgot to put his oil plug back in, so all the oil drained out of the engine while sitting there. He started it off and drove about 50 miles before the engine seized. Somehow he didn't think the oil pressure gauge reading 0 was a bad thing.
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ReaperOfSly
Gallente Zetsubou Corp
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Posted - 2009.05.05 07:28:00 -
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Isn't this what breakdown cover is for? ____________________
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Reven Cordelle
Caldari Yamainu-Mirai Heavy Industries
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Posted - 2009.05.05 08:17:00 -
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Reminds me, I need to check the suspension on my 'Stang - I swear I have a blown shock absorber somewhere, damn thing seems more bouncy now. Ironically right after its MOT.
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Micheal Dietrich
Caldari
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Posted - 2009.05.05 15:59:00 -
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Originally by: Reven Cordelle Reminds me, I need to check the suspension on my 'Stang - I swear I have a blown shock absorber somewhere, damn thing seems more bouncy now. Ironically right after its MOT.
Shock would just be worn to be bouncy. Blowing one would give it 0 absorbency on the side it happened so it would feel like a tank when you drive over a bump. And the large crunch would be an indicator as well.
Back in high school we took a friend Chevy Luv everywhere in the back woods. Well one time we were down Rocky Canyon road way up in the mountains when his head gasket blew. Water in the oil pan. A normally 1 hour drive took us about 4 hours to get back to town we would start the engine, haul as for 10 seconds then turn it off and coast as far as we could.
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defiler
Mad Hermit Wayward Alliance
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Posted - 2009.05.05 18:02:00 -
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Went to work on a weekend earlier this year to give my car some love (a factory floor job does have its advantages). Only expected to be there for about two hours so I saw no problem in leaving the stereo on while I was mucking about under the car. Two hours later when I was done and prepared to go home the stereo died.
Yep... Starter motor said "klonk" and that was it. Had no charger. People were due to arrive in about two hours and I was stuck there alone with my car at 3 in the morning. Yay. I knew I'd never live it down if anyone found out.
The battery warning light was no help btw, possibly because it's an old 80's car where the dashboard clock seems to be the most sophisticated piece of electronics in it (apart from the stereo which technically isn't part of the car). Later I found the cause of the problem: dodgy wiring for the stereo, seems like the 12V standby line was partially shorted with another wire. Blind luck it happened when and where it did.
Anyway, I learned a valuable lesson on that dreadful night: You can push start your car by yourself on smooth and level ground (or concrete floor, as it were). Just try not to hit the stack of steel sheets in front of you when it does start (didn't happen) or stall the engine in a panic when you try to avoid hitting it (did happen ).
Mad Hermit corporation Minding our own business since 2004 |
Mr Reeth
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Posted - 2009.05.05 18:41:00 -
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My ex-girlfriend: Stupid "check oil" light, go way!!
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goodby4u
Valor Inc.
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Posted - 2009.05.05 20:31:00 -
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Originally by: MaxPower 519 185$ for towing and another 300$ for alternator...
moral of the story : DON'T GO ON A FISHING TRIP WHEN THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT IS ON!
Well atleast your lucky enough to have to replace a part that is relatively easy to get to and wont cause much damage to other parts or you.
Same thing happen to me but somehow, still dont know how, the pilot bearing between the engine and transmission got jacked, thankfully it didnt explode or anything but it took a 10 foot crowbar, 2 men, and about 5 hours to get that damn trainsmission spline out of the engine.
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MooKids
Caldari The Graduates Morsus Mihi
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Posted - 2009.05.05 22:37:00 -
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Have a couple of similiar stories.
One day coming home from work, my brake light comes on. Thought it was weird when it happened only when I turned left. Pulled over and checked the fluid, was a bit low. So I went to a gas station to put some more in, might have put a little too much in. As I start going home, ever so slowly does it begin to be hard to brake. Luckily I made it home, but the car had a damaged brake line so it was squirting out. Not sure if I had added too much or if the line was already leaking to begin with before I left work. That was fun.
Another inicident, coming home from work again, I am driving down the road going about 50mph, when I suddenly see a piece of debris in my way. No time and no space to swerve around it, I hit it with my tire and get a good bump out of it. At first I freak out and think I punctured the tire, but it didn't deflate and I kept going. Shortly afterward, I start smelling something, almost like gas. Then I notice my fuel gauge and I could swear it was going down fast. When I stop, I open my door and look out and I see gasoline streaming from the fuel lines. They were punctured, but not severed, so I still had fuel to the engine. Nice $100 to repair, but the mechanic pretty much told me that the car was almost gone at that point, listed some minor problems, then said the radiator was falling apart. Considering the radiator would be more than the car was worth, thought it was time to get rid of it. -------------------------------- CCP can patch away bugs, but they can't patch away stupidity. |
XenoPagan
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Posted - 2009.05.06 08:26:00 -
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Originally by: defiler Later I found the cause of the problem: dodgy wiring for the stereo, seems like the 12V standby line was partially shorted with another wire. Blind luck it happened when and where it did.
haha! is this a common problem or just coincidence? year or so ago I didn't use my car for a week after particulary long ride and when I tried to open it, no go. central locking system wouldn't budge, trying to manually use keys on driver's and passenger's side didn't work either- only lock that worked was trunk (volvo s70 sedan).
sooo, I managed to topple down rear seats and squeeze myself in (my height is 185cm and I weight a bit over 100kg- all of what is NOT muscle btw). finally, when I emerged in driver's seat, red and cursing, managed to open the hood, wiggle myself out again (doors weren't working from the inside either!), replace the battery and managed to get central locking to work.
culprit was the audio system that had a shortage when driving through a pothole and started to slowly drain the battery.
thinking about buying new car also, I've had it. what's the word on 3y old Dodge Chargers btw? damn they're cheap (by european standards at least) and they look good.
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Grimpak
Gallente Clubs and Diamonds
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Posted - 2009.05.06 08:57:00 -
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all these things here show me why I really want to get a voltmeter and an oil pressure gauge for my civic. ---
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HankMurphy
Minmatar Pelennor Enterprises
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Posted - 2009.05.06 09:36:00 -
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lol $185 for a tow and $300 for an alternator?
whatever happened to $50 tows and $85 alternators??
funny thing is, it's probably the $1.00 diode trio inside it that cause the failure. ---------- Hey, sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie, but I'd never know 'cause I wouldn't eat the filthy motherf***er. |
MaxPower 519
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Posted - 2009.05.06 22:18:00 -
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Edited by: MaxPower 519 on 06/05/2009 22:21:48 ugh.. Man Volvo parts are expensive!! Cheapest alternator i could find is 309+tax. Took me over an hour to get it out, had to loosen off the power steering pump. I was about 100km from my house but i didn't think that towing would be 185$! Towing companies are making good money around here. Yea I'm sure its just the damn diode or the brushes that are worn but i cant find those parts to buy anywhere. If you know a website that sells alternator diodes and brushes for a 1999 Volvo S70 please let me know. :)
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dr doooo
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Posted - 2009.05.06 23:58:00 -
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Edited by: dr doooo on 06/05/2009 23:58:49
Originally by: Micheal Dietrich
Originally by: Reven Cordelle Reminds me, I need to check the suspension on my 'Stang - I swear I have a blown shock absorber somewhere, damn thing seems more bouncy now. Ironically right after its MOT.
Shock would just be worn to be bouncy. Blowing one would give it 0 absorbency on the side it happened so it would feel like a tank when you drive over a bump. And the large crunch would be an indicator as well.
If the gasket on your shock is 'blown', you will (gradually) loose your suspension fluid, with your suspension more and more relying just on the springs. Hence the the ride becoming a whole different level of bouncy compared to a worn shock. Then again, I am a European though, and our vehicles tend to be smaller than our houses.
To the OP, that was pretty dumb. You live and learn though I guess, and on the bright side, it's a cheaper lesson than the oil or temp warning light.
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Dr Caymus
Gallente Applied Technologies Inc Agents of Fortune
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Posted - 2009.05.07 01:13:00 -
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Dude, you got all that for $485? Heck of a deal.
I just had the 997 turbo in for annual service... $508 for oil, filter and a can of BG 44K...
er... plastic bottle of 44K... BG doesn't come in cans any more...
Oh yea, got a cabin pollen filter in that deal too...
-=ATI=-
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MaxPower 519
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Posted - 2009.05.07 01:37:00 -
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Originally by: Dr Caymus Dude, you got all that for $485? Heck of a deal.
I just had the 997 turbo in for annual service... $508 for oil, filter and a can of BG 44K...
er... plastic bottle of 44K... BG doesn't come in cans any more...
Oh yea, got a cabin pollen filter in that deal too...
nice! can we go for ride??
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Dr Caymus
Gallente Applied Technologies Inc Agents of Fortune
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Posted - 2009.05.07 03:57:00 -
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Any time, man... I'm always looking for a good reason to rack up a few miles on this thing
-=ATI=-
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THE L0CK
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Posted - 2009.05.07 04:00:00 -
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My tail light went out the other day, so I smacked it twice and it works perfectly now.
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Taradis
Amarr The Imperial Furies
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Posted - 2009.05.07 04:51:00 -
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I'm glad I have a Honda Accord no serious problems as of 117k miles
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defiler
Mad Hermit Wayward Alliance
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Posted - 2009.05.07 05:06:00 -
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Originally by: THE L0CK My tail light went out the other day, so I smacked it twice and it works perfectly now.
So does my dashboard lights from time to time, but a good slap turns it on. Been that way for about two years.
Recently though, sometimes only the right side of the dashboard turns on and then it takes a second smack to fix the left side. I guess my car likes it rough...
Which begs the question: How long before I have to use a whip and leather to get it going? I'm sure it's riveting when you get into it, but to be quite frank I'd rather get a new car...
Mad Hermit corporation Minding our own business since 2004 |
Reven Cordelle
Caldari Yamainu-Mirai Heavy Industries
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Posted - 2009.05.07 08:39:00 -
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Originally by: Micheal Dietrich
Shock would just be worn to be bouncy. Blowing one would give it 0 absorbency on the side it happened so it would feel like a tank when you drive over a bump. And the large crunch would be an indicator as well.
Yeah, turns out its just because I'd finally pumped the tyres up to 30 PSI rather than 25.
Feels like its riding on Coil-overs tbh, lively.
Combined with the UKs road conditions with a nice 3 inch deep pothole every 50 yards... man. Makes me wish I'd bought a lifted Hilux.
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Grimpak
Gallente Clubs and Diamonds
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Posted - 2009.05.07 09:23:00 -
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Originally by: Taradis I'm glad I have a Honda Accord no serious problems as of 117k miles
those things last for generations tbh.
if you keep the car, you can give it to your great-grandsons and it will still work like a charm by then
...provided that there is still oil arround ---
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MaxPower 519
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Posted - 2009.05.08 21:44:00 -
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Finally the Volvo is back on the road! Found a alternator for 180$ through a friend of a friend. Took me a while to put it back in. But she is ready for more fishing trips and not a day too soon, pike season opens tomorrow! :)
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Micheal Dietrich
Caldari
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Posted - 2009.05.08 22:01:00 -
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Edited by: Micheal Dietrich on 08/05/2009 22:01:28
Originally by: Reven Cordelle
Originally by: Micheal Dietrich
Shock would just be worn to be bouncy. Blowing one would give it 0 absorbency on the side it happened so it would feel like a tank when you drive over a bump. And the large crunch would be an indicator as well.
Yeah, turns out its just because I'd finally pumped the tyres up to 30 PSI rather than 25.
Feels like its riding on Coil-overs tbh, lively.
Combined with the UKs road conditions with a nice 3 inch deep pothole every 50 yards... man. Makes me wish I'd bought a lifted Hilux.
Don't have to tell me twice. I live on a dirt road that I maintain myself and that is connected to old highway 55 which has not been maintained since new 55 was put in place about 20 years ago. Not only does it have potholes, its got sinkholes as large as cars. And if that's not exciting enough there is a quarter mile stretch just below my house where the entire mountain has shifted over so you go from 2 lanes to 1 real quick which means if you're not paying attention you're gonna have a real bad day.
EDIT: However if you know the road through n through like I do it is a blast to go flying down.
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