just got car back from dealer (update)
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so i still have air bubbles. anyway to fix this? the radiator is full and overflow tank is between min and max. should i add more and when do i add when car is warm or when its cold?
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Rep Power: 320 damn that sux gearbox. I would just take it too a good tuner shop. When i take my car in i just take it a good tuner shop and watch them fix it lol. So i know there no mistakes, or i'm just paranoid like that.
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From: Davis
Rep Power: 0 first time I saw this thread... damn dude, I'm sorry.
For those who don't know, Gearbox is from Champagne/Urbana which, aside from South Illinois Uni and being 1hr 40min from Chicago is a total craphole. Nothing but white chevy/fords and other neutral merkan brands. No wonder why they screwed it up, they aren't used to working with japanese autos...
Dude, take pictures of the damage if you haven't already, and if you haven't, document all other mishaps you did correct (take pictures of and document unfixed stuff). Ask for your money back and if they give you crap, take em to small claims court.
Make sure to include all labor involved afterwards, replacement oil/coolant costs and any other costs you paid to fix their crap work. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIPTS..
you might have a case but you can call some lawyers free of charge for advice if you're in need.
For those who don't know, Gearbox is from Champagne/Urbana which, aside from South Illinois Uni and being 1hr 40min from Chicago is a total craphole. Nothing but white chevy/fords and other neutral merkan brands. No wonder why they screwed it up, they aren't used to working with japanese autos...
Dude, take pictures of the damage if you haven't already, and if you haven't, document all other mishaps you did correct (take pictures of and document unfixed stuff). Ask for your money back and if they give you crap, take em to small claims court.
Make sure to include all labor involved afterwards, replacement oil/coolant costs and any other costs you paid to fix their crap work. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIPTS..
you might have a case but you can call some lawyers free of charge for advice if you're in need.
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From: Davis
Rep Power: 0 Gearbox... to fix the coolant, take off the radiator cap, turn on the car, let it idle for 5-10 minutes while adding subtle amounts of coolant to flush out air. The air will bubble to the surface but give it that 5-10 minutes with the radiator cap off... just rambling.. it works most of the time though... you can't have too much coolant, if you overfill it, your car won't blow up.
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From: NV
Rep Power: 812 thanks i already did that. i'm gonna go top off the overflow tank. oh i just took some night pics and you can see the dent near where the hood and fender meet.
ps. yea i live in craphole. i hate it here but only a couple more years of school and bye bye. there is something wrong with most of the people in this town.
ps. yea i live in craphole. i hate it here but only a couple more years of school and bye bye. there is something wrong with most of the people in this town.
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From: Orlando by way of Altoona, PA!!!
Rep Power: 288 damn seems if you take the fender off, you might be able to roll like a tennis ball on the underside and get it to come out...
I just noticed something else...what kind of grill do you have...I wanna get rid of my H square....
I just noticed something else...what kind of grill do you have...I wanna get rid of my H square....
Originally Posted by scansel912
If you have worked back in the dealership garage like I have, you would realize how ridiculous that sounds. I have seen all of the younger mechanics do something at least once a week with someones car such as forgetting to put oil back in the car, revving up someones modded H22 prelude to the rev limiter and holding it, forgetting to tighten a fuel line in which the engine bay caught fire a few hours after it left the shop and the countless burnouts... I have never seen the older guys abuse any cars once.
I never worked at a garage and I was just making an assumption. Guess I am way off.... I'll keep this in mind though.
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Rep Power: 302 Hey Gearbox...
Just caught up with your post. It's not in the "usual" place on the forum.
Anyway, sorry to hear that the saga continues. I was pretty sure you had it all down after we talked on the phone for an hour or so.
This sucks, and is exactly the reason I became a mechanic, and a damn good one at that. But again, I only worked on my private customer cars. If it weren't for the 100,000 mile warranty, I would never take my car to ANY shop. But while I have it, I want Honda to have complete records of all the mandatory service. I always watch the clowns when they touch my car, though. I think I told you how they were all scratching their heads at my X-brace during an oil change? Like they NEVER saw one. I wonder.... really.
As to shop prices, they all use Mitchels guide for labor rate and hour calculation. A certain job is spec'd for say 2 hours at $65 an hour labor. REGARDLESS if it takes less than ONE hour, YOU get charged what's in the book, often more. In all fairness, it's very difficult to pay all the overhead to run a shop (trust me) and most shops have to gauge to pay the bills. That's why I work out of my house. I can be fair, have GREAT steady customers, and sleep well at night. No commute, either.
Well, hang in there, Gear, ol buddy.
Just caught up with your post. It's not in the "usual" place on the forum.
Anyway, sorry to hear that the saga continues. I was pretty sure you had it all down after we talked on the phone for an hour or so.
This sucks, and is exactly the reason I became a mechanic, and a damn good one at that. But again, I only worked on my private customer cars. If it weren't for the 100,000 mile warranty, I would never take my car to ANY shop. But while I have it, I want Honda to have complete records of all the mandatory service. I always watch the clowns when they touch my car, though. I think I told you how they were all scratching their heads at my X-brace during an oil change? Like they NEVER saw one. I wonder.... really.
As to shop prices, they all use Mitchels guide for labor rate and hour calculation. A certain job is spec'd for say 2 hours at $65 an hour labor. REGARDLESS if it takes less than ONE hour, YOU get charged what's in the book, often more. In all fairness, it's very difficult to pay all the overhead to run a shop (trust me) and most shops have to gauge to pay the bills. That's why I work out of my house. I can be fair, have GREAT steady customers, and sleep well at night. No commute, either.
Well, hang in there, Gear, ol buddy.
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Rep Power: 812 okay i filled the coolant and the bubble noises went away. i am gonna say as of this moment, my car is running normal. i have exhaust, ported tb, and aem ps pulley. that will be it until turbo yay and more problems. i still will remember what we talked about in case i have to do it myself later. i am really hoping they tightened those loose cam rocker bolts (like i told them!).
^ you need to move here and become my personal repairman
^ you need to move here and become my personal repairman
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Rep Power: 302 " you need to move here and become my personal repairman"
I think not. But I could use a surfing bud again....
Yeah, don't forget that block saver later on.
I think not. But I could use a surfing bud again....
Yeah, don't forget that block saver later on.
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Rep Power: 812 okay my bad! the aem cam gear was on the old head it was covered up so i didn't see it. BUT it is completely useless. there are about 10 large scrapes on the anodized surface and they are sharp down to the metal. it would rip a new belt apart in a day. i'm not sure wtf they did to it but there's another thing to add to all the other parts they're buying me
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From: Orlando by way of Altoona, PA!!!
Rep Power: 288 American Honda:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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dunno if you should Put attn: claims department or the persons name you spoke with....
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
dunno if you should Put attn: claims department or the persons name you spoke with....
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Rep Power: 336 For further assistance, feel free to contact Honda Automobile Customer Service. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
You can get in touch with us in several ways:
By Phone
At our toll-free number: (800) 999-1009
By Fax
(310) 783-3023 (24 Hours)
By Mail
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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