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I need to vent
Posted by DME (more from DME) on Mon, 15 Dec 2003 14:09:00
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I bought my '86 900S n/a three months ago for a winter car. I am moderately handy and figured I could handle the car's issues. I replaced the muffler, the shifter ball, the voltage regulator, the valve cover gasket, and fixed a no-start problem. I also spent around 15 hours on the paint (it was good, but had been parked under a tree for about 4 months) and a few hours removing a dead amp in the trunk.
What I thought was a brake fluid leak (ding - chalk up $50 for a brake line fix that did not need to be done) turned into a power steering fluid leak. Duh. For the life of me I could not bleed the brakes correctly, and I had a tough time with the slave.
I was running out of time (and patience) so I took it to my mechanic. $640 later - lines are bled (a bleed line in the hydrualic system was not set correctly, which apparently led to the demise of my SLAVE as well), PS hose is fixed, front axle is fixed...and now I wonder if I should cut my losses or pay more to get the slave fixed (probably $150 more, part + labor...I know I could do it myself...it's just a matter of the PITA factor).
I bought this to be a cheap winter beater (I know, I know, cheap + good, pick one)and I thought I knew what it needed. I'm pissed at myself and also frustrated. I hate to just give up over $150 but then I wonder what else the car will need (other than these issues its in nice cosmetic shape). I could also sell it to the shop (he's not setting me up to get the car, he's my primary wrench for my M6 and he is as honest as could be).
I don't know if I am seeking advice or not, I just need to VENT. Argh!
Dave
'87 M6
'86 900s BLACK HOLE
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Posts in this Thread:
- I need to vent, DME, Mon, 15 Dec 2003 14:09:00 <-- Viewing This Message
- thanks for listening, DME, Tue, 16 Dec 2003 06:49:42
- A foot of snow will change your mind and..., Russell Giuliano, Mon, 15 Dec 2003 18:24:51
- Re: '86 900 winter beater, 85SLED, Mon, 15 Dec 2003 17:11:33
- Re: I need to vent, NO Snaab, Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:42:20
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