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Old May 23, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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What happened, Josiah? Have a good trip, btw!
Long story...shortened it goes like this. Dropped car off last Friday morning. Told them what was wrong and it needed done. Called Monday to check on it after no update. Received a phone call late morning Tuesday with update telling me they needed to order the part and needed the approval. Now furious. Told them car needed to be done Thursday morning. Still waiting, now. Yay! Likely no trip for me.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jthorngate3
Long story...shortened it goes like this. Dropped car off last Friday morning. Told them what was wrong and it needed done. Called Monday to check on it after no update. Received a phone call late morning Tuesday with update telling me they needed to order the part and needed the approval. Now furious. Told them car needed to be done Thursday morning. Still waiting, now. Yay! Likely no trip for me.
That's no good...what needs to be done to it? Which parts are they ordering?
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Sounds like you need to find a new mechanic.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Old May 24, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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Evening guys.

I started digging the footings for my dads addition on my house today.


 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Looks like fun Andy!
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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I am finding more rocks than dirt !!!!!
I rented it for the day but they do not open back up till Tues.
I have 2 more footings to do for his deck tomorrow.
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Ha! Miles, that is funny.
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Good evening from Vermont. Truck ran great up here, alternator is getting weak but oh well. I'll take it
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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That's no good...what needs to be done to it? Which parts are they ordering?
They got it done. It was the tube assembly for the gas tank. Included a solenoid that I believe controls the fuel tank seal(my description). Service manager tried to tell me it was a common problem and a hard part to get a hold of, which is why it took a full week. I "kindly" reminded him that they didn't order it til Tuesday and it was overnighted, and that I was confused why it wasn't done til Friday at 5.
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nice Work Truck
I am finding more rocks than dirt !!!!!
I rented it for the day but they do not open back up till Tues.
I have 2 more footings to do for his deck tomorrow.
They track the machine hours and I bet if you go over 8 hours they charge you for more than 1 day.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 04:02 AM
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They track the machine hours and I bet if you go over 8 hours they charge you for more than 1 day.
But I do not have to rush to get it done in one day time which is nice.
Half my time is spent getting things set and in place.

I hope everyone has a good day.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 04:05 AM
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Good evening from Vermont. Truck ran great up here, alternator is getting weak but oh well. I'll take it
I am glad to hear that you have it fixed Miles.
Now it looks like it might be time for a DC Power alt ?
The 185amp would probably me a good fit for you.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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Happy Sunday CT!

I need to go knock down my lawn that looks like a hay field.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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I am glad to hear that you have it fixed Miles.
Now it looks like it might be time for a DC Power alt ?
The 185amp would probably me a good fit for you.
Lol. Probably not right now. Whats weird is my scangauge is still saying 13.1v or so but i have my meter on the alternator and its saying 13.82...never checked what the actual output is when the scangauge reports normally though
 
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