So this month......
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Topic: So this month......
Posted By: Reb Cpl
Subject: So this month......
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:05pm
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In an effort to be a downer, I will outline the feces that has been this month. First: My car needs $500 worth of repairs done to it to get my check engine light off for an inspection. There was nothing wrong with how it ran, but some stupid censor was clogged and needed to be fixed. Joy. Then, coupled with the first car issue, we had a grand total of about $1200 worth of one time expenditures which completely blasted our expendable income, and forcing me to look into taking a part time job a few nights a week. Next, my landlord's bank loses- yes.....LOSES my rent check, so I had to pay him in cash so he could get his bills in on time. It was still only a one time payment, but for half a month, I thought the check had been cleared and there was that much more in my account than there actually would be. Lesson on paying attention to banking details learned. ugh. Today alone, my fuel pump dies, possibly racking up another $350-$500 on that stupid ass car. Also, I almost killed my brother in law.......his wheel fell off his car after I did a brake job for him.....I was also working in a school where roughly 10% of their student population was sent home with 'severe flu-like symptoms' Now, thanks to the funding/car problems, I've had to call off my participation in our annual family vacation to Pennsylvania- something I've been doing every year for about the last 15 years....this would have been my son's first time going on this trip too, carrying on a family tradition. We'll go next year I'm sure, but it would have been nice to continue the trend. In fact, out of the 5 members of my immediate family, the only time ANY of us has missed this trip has been when my brother went to basic training a few years back. Also, since I've moved to the city of Schenectady, I'm an hour from my old hunting grounds and haven't even had the chance to buy a hunting license yet, much less go out. And, the Yankees made the world series, and the Giants have lost their last two games (we're getting to trivial matters, I know- but it all counts) I've still got my health (for now) and our son is doing an amazing job of growing into a fun little kid, so its not all bad, but man when it rains, it really, really DOES pour. I cannot wait for November. For some reason, I'm looking forward to thanksgiving this year like never before. ------------- ? |
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Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:23pm
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on the car issue, if you have a mechanic or someone you know who has a PCM scanner, you can take it with you and clear the code while you wait in line, and you may be able to slide through without them catching it. i know the feeling. my car is getting the o2 sensors and the EGR solenoid replaced for the same reaosn as you ------------- 
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:52pm
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If i were close I could clear it. I have all the tools.
On the topic of bad things, the chick I wanted to date left an hour ago. I drove her to the airport, and she broke down crying about me as we pulled up. Kinda ruined my day. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: TinMan
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 7:58pm
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Disconnect your battery and turn the lights on for 10 seconds. Reconnect and
the light should be out. Feel free to ask me repair advice by PM. I'm licenced.
sounds likeammo may be too
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:01pm
Not "licenced" yet, but im working on it. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
TinMan wrote:Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:04pm
Thats already been taken care of, I did that too, problem was, even with the light out, it still failed an emissions test believe it or not. I finally bit the bullet and got it fixed. ------------- ? |
Posted By: TinMan
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:39pm
| Oh ok, "inspection" meant emissions inspection. We don't have that here yet. |
Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 8:41pm
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same here. doubt we ever will. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 9:50pm
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emissions in jersey suck. wanted to run straight pipes but i would have failed before i even pulled up to the station. had to take the straights off and put the stock system back on and i still failed -------------
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Posted By: Linus
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 9:51pm
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God, I know all too much about stupid car issues. I was driving back from the ER last night and my right rear tire exploded on the highway, going highway speeds.
Went in, and had to have 2 rims and tires replaced, so I just sucked it up and replaced all 4 at the tune of $500, and for a person who works 50+hours a week at hospital clinicals where I don't get paid, that's a lot of cash. Look at the bright side, October is only until Saturday night. My inspection is due by Saturday but I'm holding off as long as I can. ------------- 
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Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 9:53pm
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Posted By: stick_boy_2002
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 3:02am
the exhaust on my truck broke off right after the header. id get it fixed but its only a 4 cylinder so its not too loud and i only drive it about once a month any way. ------------- 
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:18am
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In NY we have some pretty rigid emissions standards, which makes life complicated when the car you're driving has a tendency to suck. (I will never, EVER buy a chevy again)
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Posted By: brihard
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 10:20am
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...And this is why I'm putting off getting a car for as long as possible. I'm glad my city has an awesome bus system. ------------- "Abortion is not "choice" in America. It is forced and the democrats are behind it, with the goal of eugenics at its foundation." -FreeEnterprise, 21 April 2011. Yup, he actually said that. |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 11:06am
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Posted By: __sneaky__
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 11:08am
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Posted By: Ceesman762
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:00pm
In August I took my Blazer in for the brakes and it comes back with the check engine light on. I take it back to the mechanic and he says that it is a faulty O2 sensor that needs to be replaced, $500 bucks. So I schedule this to be corrected the following week, drove it for about 100 miles and the check engine light turned off and has never returned. the Freaking bastard tried to scam me... Hey, next month wil be a better month Reb.. ------------- Innocence proves nothing FUAC!!!!! |
Posted By: Bunkered
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:02pm
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Well, while we're all having a whine-fest....
Last Monday I got sick at work (vomit, diarreah) and had to call in one of my employees (I now manage the gas station I work at) to cover the rest of my shift, causing me to lose 6 hours of overtime. Last Tuesday I decided to visit my 'rents, and on the way got in the first significant accident of my driving career. Did more damage to the car than was worth fixing, now must buy new car. Thought about, doing "Clunkers," turns out I should have. So this week I develop a cough, slight fever, headaches, and nausea. H1N1 possibly. Just to make things better, the owner of the company I work for insists that I be there Monday-Friday barring catastrophic emergency or pre-planned/cleared vacation days. So I've been working all week with swine-flu like symptoms, possibly contaminating upwards of 300 people per day. Pandemic in Grand Blanc, MI, FTW. ------------- 
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Posted By: High Voltage
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:17pm
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Cheer up, Reb. Maybe your Phenom will arrive by the end of the month.
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Posted By: IrIsHGunNeR37
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:18pm
------------- "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." -Ambrose Redmoon |
Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:54pm
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I drive an '02 Chevy blazer. Its not a bad car, but since I've bought it: -Universal joint replaced -Electrical issue which killed my brake lights -Fixing the above issue left my flasher firing constantly, even when the directional wasn't on...it was amazingly annoying for about a month -Transmission rebuild -Upper and lower ball joints replaced -Pressure censor on the gas tank and some solenoid needed to be replaced. -Now the fuel pump is shot. Luckily I didn't pay that much for it.....but you get what you pay for. I still like the car, but man, I don't think I'll be stepping into this mess again and buying another chevy. PT job search sucks. ------------- ? |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:10pm
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i wouldnt equate a problem with one model to problems with the manufacturer. chevy makes solid cars. moms 2000 camaro runs strong and hasnt replaced anything that isnt usually replaced on any car -------------
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Posted By: ParielIsBack
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:15pm
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Personally, I wouldn't buy American, based on my family's experience with Chevys (we've had two). My cars will almost certainly be from a foreign manufacturer. The one thing that I find amazing is that we've had one window in my dad's Suburban replaced or fixed at least 5 times, and they still haven't gotten it working right. ------------- BU Engineering 2012 |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:16pm
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window? or window motor? window motors are a simple fix -------------
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Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:24pm
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Ah, the only new american vehicals id own are ford trucks and the new camaro. I think il stick to my foreign cars. ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:28pm
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new camaro ew. ill take 2006 or lower american over any car anyday of the week -------------
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Posted By: Glassjaw
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 6:01pm
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Blazers blow. My parents had one a while back and they encountered quite a few issues with it.
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Posted By: impulse!!
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 6:22pm
Wait, when did you move there? I was staying in Schnectady when I was visiting NY. My buddy has a apartment in the stockade. ------------- 
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 6:46pm
Like a week or so after you were here. I remember reading that you were up here. ------------- ? |
Posted By: impulse!!
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 6:50pm
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Cool town. Cops are worthless, but besides that not to shabby.
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:09pm
Its not a bad town. It's got a reputation for being a rough area in spots, but I live up by central park, its pretty quiet here. ------------- ? |
Posted By: impulse!!
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:15pm
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A lot of history. The GE plants zip code is 12345 haha.
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Posted By: __sneaky__
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:46pm
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Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:58pm
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yea. its the most common problem on 4th gen f-bodies (firebirds camaros). had to replace both within a few months of getting it -------------
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Posted By: IrIsHGunNeR37
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 8:27pm
------------- "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." -Ambrose Redmoon |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 9:01pm
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I hate GM. My mom has a 2006 Impala that has had umpteen problems, the most prevelent being the ECU deciding that it will not work for 20 minutes or so sometimes, only to chirp back to life. Its been replaced already. As for emissions, im pretty happy. my 93 F150 hasnt had any emissions problems and passed inspection flawlessly. Although I did put a new exhaust on prior to that, and the mechanic who replaced my engine screwed up my manifold, after I fixed it a few short weeks prior to my engine dieing.. ------------- 
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Posted By: IrIsHGunNeR37
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 10:04pm
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yeah I have an 03 f150 with 108,000 miles on it and about the only things that need to be replacded are exhaust seals, spark plugs, and mufflers. Other than that thing runs like a champ ------------- "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." -Ambrose Redmoon |