Help! Mechanic says I am missing...
.:. causing mischief
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From: EVOLV-Chicago
Originally Posted by zeblien
I could show you pics of the whole thing im not stupid. I have been taking picks with my razr phone, I just dont have the cable to get the pictures off.
he's a very nice guy indeed
Greek Power
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From: Greece
Originally Posted by zeblien
I went to go pick up my 8 from Philip & Sons Mechanic & Tire (in albuquerque look it up if you want his phone number). He said I couldnt take it because he already started the work on it. He removed the radiator, the alternator assymbly, and the front suspension (why I dont know!?!). He is waiting for a manual to arrive before he can do more work. He did loan me his 72 ford pickup so I dont have to take the bus. Its not bad, but its a faded green color so its kinda ugly. Oh well I guess I cant change my mind and take it to another mazda dealer instead. Thanks guys for your support! If only I could access this site from home I might have caught him in time.
On topic: can I use some of the pistons of a CRX in the RX8 ? Then I could possibly use the cams too, so I could add some serious VTEC puwah to my little triangle thingies
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From: First Coast, Florida
Originally Posted by Terrance26
I like cheese.
Who can't use a good laugh & if you can't go along with it, then awwwww... poor you! If you can participate, better yet.
How creative are you?
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From: First Coast, Florida
Originally Posted by Imidazole
I would like to know the phone number to this shop, so that I can ask them myself what it would cost to install pistons in my RX-8.
I'll record the phone conversation.
I'll record the phone conversation.
(505) 242-4720
The one on 4th is:
(505) 344-8202
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From: Dallas, Texas!
Originally Posted by zeblien
No actualy THIS IS NOT A JOKE POST. I repeat: THIS IS NOT... A JOKE POST.
I called his shop today and asked him why I should have 5 and not an even number as you guys suggested. He said because most foren cars do not folow american standards which is why they sound different. Mazda uses 5, farrari (ewe spelling) uses 9, porshe 5 *SC'ed, and he named a few others. I asked him if this has happened before (emplying has mazda forgot to put in the pistons) and he said yes which is why he doesnt work on mazda usualy. Since business is slow, he gave me a discount of $100 and agreed to help me out. He is even checking to make sure there was no transmission torque loss due to the stress I put on it. He said its possible I could have damaged the ablility to shift into 6th but will know after he installed all 5 pistons and connected them to the mid-link. (ps. what is a mid-link?). So anyway, after parts and labor (parts being free from mazda I hope) it comes to $499.95 + tax, which isnt bad. I dont get a loner though so im stuck on the bus.
Since I know you guys will ask, I got the brand name of Piston hes using
5 Pistons + Installation $499.95 DenGran Quality Mazda Parts.
Mid-Link Connection $29.95
New Cables + Installation $79.95
Discount $100
I called his shop today and asked him why I should have 5 and not an even number as you guys suggested. He said because most foren cars do not folow american standards which is why they sound different. Mazda uses 5, farrari (ewe spelling) uses 9, porshe 5 *SC'ed, and he named a few others. I asked him if this has happened before (emplying has mazda forgot to put in the pistons) and he said yes which is why he doesnt work on mazda usualy. Since business is slow, he gave me a discount of $100 and agreed to help me out. He is even checking to make sure there was no transmission torque loss due to the stress I put on it. He said its possible I could have damaged the ablility to shift into 6th but will know after he installed all 5 pistons and connected them to the mid-link. (ps. what is a mid-link?). So anyway, after parts and labor (parts being free from mazda I hope) it comes to $499.95 + tax, which isnt bad. I dont get a loner though so im stuck on the bus.
Since I know you guys will ask, I got the brand name of Piston hes using
5 Pistons + Installation $499.95 DenGran Quality Mazda Parts.
Mid-Link Connection $29.95
New Cables + Installation $79.95
Discount $100
........no seriously
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From: New Mexico
??? Why is that a joke? You dont know my name, your dont know my car, and you dont know what your talking about. If your going to contribute please do so in a reasonable fashion.
DaveCm
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From: Central North Carolina
Ok, this joke is lame. No one would leave their car under those curcimstances. Also, how would he know it did not have pistons unless he pulled the motor and took it apart. Why would anyone take a car that should be under warranty to a shade tree mechanic? I don't even let anyone other than the dealer change my oil.
This should have been in lounge.
This should have been in lounge.
I dont care...
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From: Pleasantville
Originally Posted by zeblien
Otherside lol. Why are you defient? As soon as my car gets finished your going to look stupid.
I would take your car out of the shop, put it up fpr sale, buy a Honda and disappear.......no offense.
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From: New Mexico
Ya I guess. I figured the admins would have deleted the post, but it was just a bit of humor in the middle of "new engine, mazda failing, low MPG,..." threads.
And I get my 8 back thursday. Yes I actualy took it to that mechanic to have something unerneath looked at just so I could take pictures and say it was there. If anyone calls him he might say its there, but since you dont know my name, he most likely wont say.
And this ford truck loaner does indead suck. If it wasnt the mechanic's I would take it off road and enjoy it at least a little bit.
And I get my 8 back thursday. Yes I actualy took it to that mechanic to have something unerneath looked at just so I could take pictures and say it was there. If anyone calls him he might say its there, but since you dont know my name, he most likely wont say.
And this ford truck loaner does indead suck. If it wasnt the mechanic's I would take it off road and enjoy it at least a little bit.
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From: Dallas, Texas!
Originally Posted by otherside
Why dont you just wad up your cash and flush it down the toilet? Its the same thing.
