the thing is the guy that i bought this engine from is avoiding me
wont answer my calls
wont return my texts
seems to have vanished
i admit i got burned and have egg on my face
im looking for a good 3.8 series 2 for my car
bad day
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00poncho
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bad day
well after only 167 miles on my replacement engine it lost all oil pressure today and totally locked up
the thing is the guy that i bought this engine from is avoiding me
wont answer my calls
wont return my texts
seems to have vanished
i admit i got burned and have egg on my face
im looking for a good 3.8 series 2 for my car
the thing is the guy that i bought this engine from is avoiding me
wont answer my calls
wont return my texts
seems to have vanished
i admit i got burned and have egg on my face
im looking for a good 3.8 series 2 for my car
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ChilinMichael
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Re: bad day
I would suggest 2 things:
One: http://www.lkqcorp.com/
Two: You can TRY a JY/Pick-n-Pull. I'd try to get some verification that the motor is indeed good first (checking coolant/oil etc) and what it costs/any warranty.
One: http://www.lkqcorp.com/
Two: You can TRY a JY/Pick-n-Pull. I'd try to get some verification that the motor is indeed good first (checking coolant/oil etc) and what it costs/any warranty.
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Re: bad day
Bye Bye:
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Re: bad day
Ugh. Sorry to hear about that - it's so disheartening to have that happen. Had that same situation happen several years ago with the tranny on my Monte Carlo. Hope you're able to get it back on the road soon!
^ my recommendation as well....it's my go-to place whenever I'm looking for used parts.00Beast wrote:http://www.car-part.com
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2004 Chevy Avalanche LT 4x4, WBH, Arrival Blue Metallic - CAI, MBRP cat-back exhaust, lots of mods and all the options.
2004 Ford Mustang Premium convertible, Screaming Yellow - 18" staggered Bullitt wheels, 1.5" drop Eibach springs, CAI.
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Re: bad day
I third car-part. Any time a car I'm selling needs anything, that is where I start.
*Chris*
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15 Nissan Altima 2.5SL/2004 Honda Shadow 750 Aero
Previous, 07 GP SE, 06 GP GXP, 97 SSE 40th, 96 LeSabre Custom, 93 SLE, 90 LeSabre Custom
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00poncho
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Re: bad day
found an engine via car-part from lkq 90k miles at a decent price.now to get the old one out
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ChilinMichael
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Re: bad day
Check the UIM for the printed date on top. Make sure you inspect it before taking it for UIM/LIM possible failure signs.
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00poncho
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Re: bad day
got brand new uim and aluminum lim gaskets ready to go
new thermostat
new plugs and wires ready to go
new thermostat
new plugs and wires ready to go
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ChilinMichael
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Re: bad day
That's how it's done! Good luck!
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00poncho
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Re: bad day
i have seen too many melted uim and bad plastic lim gaskets