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Oh, this would be the first issue (if turn signal bulb burned out)...since getting it moving a few years ago (installing trans). Really haven't had any issues, besides what I break while wheeling, but that doesn't count...since that's self inflicted. I'm just not going to tolerate any breakage, of any kind, of anything...lol. Watch what goes on here, folks put up with this and that breaking...me...one issue and you're out of here. She knows this...so she runs and drives without issue. Some folks are just enablers...lol.
Brian.
Brian.
#214
Oh, this would be the first issue (if turn signal bulb burned out)...since getting it moving a few years ago (installing trans). Really haven't had any issues, besides what I break while wheeling, but that doesn't count...since that's self inflicted. I'm just not going to tolerate any breakage, of any kind, of anything...lol. Watch what goes on here, folks put up with this and that breaking...me...one issue and you're out of here. She knows this...so she runs and drives without issue. Some folks are just enablers...lol.
Brian.
Brian.
So called the shop today (the only shop in town that is willing to tackle Bertha and her front cover/oil pump issue) and it looks like it will be October before I have her back. I guess they're working 2 1/2 weeks out right now and I got that answer with a chuckle. I'm hoping I have her back in time for the color season which is another month out.
I asked about the front cover and was told that it could have pitting, etc. so it's best to replace it.
So there you have it folks. I'll leave you with this video from Atlantic British. All about the front cover and coolant leaks:
I'll update this when I get her back. Hoping it's not too long Thanks again for ALL of your help and for cheering me along!
Christina
Last edited by KernowDiscovery; 09-13-2018 at 08:20 PM.
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I have no experience with front covers, and pitting from a leak seems a reasonable concern, considering they have to stand behind the work and time put in.
Seems like once assembled to the point of a complete cooling system they could pressure test, and make sure the intake gasket is sound, maybe also a compression test to test the HG before start up.
Seems like once assembled to the point of a complete cooling system they could pressure test, and make sure the intake gasket is sound, maybe also a compression test to test the HG before start up.
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I hate to be a harpie, but why do they keep insisting on replacing the front cover before they even see it? I guess its a liability thing? Or just a worst case scenario...
I could see if if you have a broken oil pump and the front cover looks scored however if your oil pump is not broken then chances are 98% that your front cover is still good and you just need it sealed up.
This needs to be approached logically, If/Then... IF its broke THEN fix it. If it's not broke then don't sell me a new one.
I could see if if you have a broken oil pump and the front cover looks scored however if your oil pump is not broken then chances are 98% that your front cover is still good and you just need it sealed up.
This needs to be approached logically, If/Then... IF its broke THEN fix it. If it's not broke then don't sell me a new one.
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I hate to be a harpie, but why do they keep insisting on replacing the front cover before they even see it? I guess its a liability thing? Or just a worst case scenario...
I could see if if you have a broken oil pump and the front cover looks scored however if your oil pump is not broken then chances are 98% that your front cover is still good and you just need it sealed up.
This needs to be approached logically, If/Then... IF its broke THEN fix it. If it's not broke then don't sell me a new one.
I could see if if you have a broken oil pump and the front cover looks scored however if your oil pump is not broken then chances are 98% that your front cover is still good and you just need it sealed up.
This needs to be approached logically, If/Then... IF its broke THEN fix it. If it's not broke then don't sell me a new one.