$12000 to $2000 in the corse of a day.
07-29-2011, 09:35 PM
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$12000 to $2000 in the corse of a day. So yesterday I was driving along on the highway back from a fishing trip with my best friend and then an evo and a bike went flying past me while I was doing about 80-85. Me, mr.hotshifter decided to try and catch up with them so when it came time to shift to fourth... I hit second. By the time I realized it, I had already started engaging the clutch. I heard the RPM's shoot and that was the end of it. I pulled over and saw that my check gauges light was on. That's not good. I sat there for four hours waiting for triple A to pick me up.. When they finally got there I immediately left in my parents car to drop my parents off then drop my friend off but by the time I was back..
Triple A screwed me.
Now they say that all cosmetic damages will be covered. Thank god.
However this still leaves me with a bad engine. I did a compression test today and none of the cylinders on the passenger side are working, but three of the four on the driver's side still read 175 psi.
I still don't know if I can do a rebuild. I'm hoping to god that my parents are willing to help me out on this.. Anyway. I posted this to remind people to be careful of how they shift and to beware of tow tucks.
Triple A screwed me.
Now they say that all cosmetic damages will be covered. Thank god.
However this still leaves me with a bad engine. I did a compression test today and none of the cylinders on the passenger side are working, but three of the four on the driver's side still read 175 psi.
I still don't know if I can do a rebuild. I'm hoping to god that my parents are willing to help me out on this.. Anyway. I posted this to remind people to be careful of how they shift and to beware of tow tucks.
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07-29-2011, 09:44 PM
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Yeah, me too. Btw this is also right after I spent all my money on new headers about a week ago.. I was going to install new engine mounts this weekend. Now it looks like tomorrow I'm taking the valve cover off and analyzing everything. It's going to be a learning experience.
07-29-2011, 10:03 PM
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wtf. i wouldve kicked his dumb ***. ik when i had my car towed (fuel pump went out) he had the car hooked to the wench and pulled it up on the 2x4s so it wouldnt drag or bottom out and same when he dropped it off. but we all know tow truck drivers arent usually the smartest bunch
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07-29-2011, 10:04 PM
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So yesterday I was drive along on the highway back from a fishing trip with my best friend and then evo and a bike went flying past me while I was doing about 80-85. Me, mr.hotshifter decided to try and catch up with them so when it came time to shift to fourth... I hit second. By the time I realized it I had already started engaging the clutch. I heard the RPM's shoot and that was the end of it. I pulled over and saw that my check gauges light was on. That's not good. I sat there for four hours waiting for triple A to pick me up.. When they finally got there I immediately left in my parents car to drop my parents off then drop my friend off but by the time I was back..
Triple A screwed me.
Now they say that all cosmetic damages will be covered. Thank god.
However this still leaves me with a bad engine. I did a compression test today and none of the cylinders on the passenger side are working. but three of the four on the driver's side still read 175 psi.
I still don't know if I can do a rebuild. I'm hoping to god that my parents are willing to help me out on this.. Anyway. I posted this too remind people to be careful of how they shift and to beware of tow tucks.
Triple A screwed me.
Now they say that all cosmetic damages will be covered. Thank god.
However this still leaves me with a bad engine. I did a compression test today and none of the cylinders on the passenger side are working. but three of the four on the driver's side still read 175 psi.
I still don't know if I can do a rebuild. I'm hoping to god that my parents are willing to help me out on this.. Anyway. I posted this too remind people to be careful of how they shift and to beware of tow tucks.
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07-29-2011, 10:12 PM
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wtf. i wouldve kicked his dumb ***. ik when i had my car towed (fuel pump went out) he had the car hooked to the wench and pulled it up on the 2x4s so it wouldnt drag or bottom out and same when he dropped it off. but we all know tow truck drivers arent usually the smartest bunch
I felt bad for the guy. He probably lost his job... We all know how hard it is to get a job these days. I actually tipped him with what was in my wallet. like 18 bucks. He was shittin bricks.
07-29-2011, 10:13 PM
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07-29-2011, 11:07 PM
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your push rods on the 5 bad are defiantly either broke or bent. Worst case scenario is the heads are damaged...i dont think its an entire rebuild. But dont get me wrong it could be pretty bad.
07-30-2011, 09:22 PM
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FYI i know quite a few tow truck buisness owners.
They will not do any towing for AAA or most of the 'club' towing.
These companies wont pay anything, they want it near free.
So when you call for a tow under those circumstances, know your getting the bottom of the barrel.
They will not do any towing for AAA or most of the 'club' towing.
These companies wont pay anything, they want it near free.
So when you call for a tow under those circumstances, know your getting the bottom of the barrel.