Complete IDIOTS!

[DrDea]

Well that explains where the SOB handle came from.

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by Gunslinger
 It's actually a good think I went because my wife would have never noticed the oil pres. guage and would have seized up the engine.
 

 No, that would have been a good thing. That`s exactly what would have happened if I had taken off in it. I wouldn`t have taken the chance on damage. I`d have made damn sure it was blown and locked, then let them replace it.

THey are pulling the heads and inspecting the cylinder walls/pistons but the car wasn't driven that far or long to cause major damage.

  That should be a warning sign right there. "They" are inspecting it. To H with that. Have it replaced at their expense.. When they pulled it in the bay they took responsibility for it. They dropped the ball. Let em pay for it.
  With no oil it can be damaged by just firing it up.

[Wolfala]

Point is yr not dealing with UH-60 engines that are designed to run for 30 mins with no oil. So - tear it out.

[AKS\/\/ulfe]

So you won't work on the wife's car due to martial issues. Just exactly what kind of issues could cause you to pay for shoddy/ripoff mechanic shop work?
-SW

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by AKS\/\/ulfe
So you won't work on the wife's car due to martial issues. Just exactly what kind of issues could cause you to pay for shoddy/ripoff mechanic shop work?
-SW

I dont work on HER car cause if I broke it I'd never hear the end of it.  

She was fuming once when it took me 2 hours to change 5 of the plugs in her explorer and 3 more hours to change the last one.  My hands were bloody and mangled from working in a small space (note: I didn't realize till the last 15 minutes of working that I could remove the wheel well cover and have complete access to the plug) and It was quite dificult for me to do.

Since then I don't work on her cars because they are HER cars.  Its a little more complicated then that but other married men might be able to agree with me.

thanks for the advice though.  You guys have actually convinced me to take this the next step.  the engine itself though is under warrenty though for another 60K miles so that might hinder my argument.

[Wolfala]

Originally posted by Gunslinger
I dont work on HER car cause if I broke it I'd never hear the end of it.  

She was fuming once when it took me 2 hours to change 5 of the plugs in her explorer and 3 more hours to change the last one.  My hands were bloody and mangled from working in a small space (note: I didn't realize till the last 15 minutes of working that I could remove the wheel well cover and have complete access to the plug) and It was quite dificult for me to do.

Since then I don't work on her cars because they are HER cars.  Its a little more complicated then that but other married men might be able to agree with me.

thanks for the advice though.  You guys have actually convinced me to take this the next step.  the engine itself though is under warrenty though for another 60K miles so that might hinder my argument.

And the counter argument being 'they have liability insurance as a business. If that engine blows up, and someone gets hurt - its their bellybutton still. So change the engine."

[Hangtime]

Take it home and drain the oil. Put the pug back in, pour the oil into a caddy jug and take it for a ride on the freeway. take your cell phone.

When the engine blows, pour the oil back in, call the dealer.

Wallah. new engine installed.

Carry on.

[DrDea]

No, that would have been a good thing. That`s exactly what would have happened if I had taken off in it. I wouldn`t have taken the chance on damage. I`d have made damn sure it was blown and locked, then let them replace it.

  This is the most eloquently put thing I can think. That engine is gonna die.Believe me.Ive been there.If ya have to get a lawyer but by ALL means dont let them screw ya.The Stang engines aint what they used to be.I know.I cooked a 289 blown .60 over in 4   to 5 miles w no oil.Your engine has issues my man.

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by DrDea
This is the most eloquently put thing I can think. That engine is gonna die.Believe me.Ive been there.If ya have to get a lawyer but by ALL means dont let them screw ya.The Stang engines aint what they used to be.I know.I cooked a 289 blown .60 over in 4   to 5 miles w no oil.Your engine has issues my man.

It was two blocks.  You really think it's that bad?  Not arguin just wonderin?

[Wolfala]

Dude, its a Class A waiting to happen. U know what to do.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

Originally posted by Gunslinger
It was two blocks.  You really think it's that bad?  Not arguin just wonderin?

As someone who makes his living building engines, I'd call it what it is. JUNK.

FORCE them to replace it NOW. Call the Ford regional customer service rep for your region. You can get the number from a dealer or off the web. They will make the dealer replace it with a new engine. The mere mention of a lawyer will likely get things moving VERY fast.

Accept nothing less than a NEW engine installed IMMEDIATELY with a FULL WARRANTY.

[SaburoS]

Gunny,
Contact your closest BAR office and lodge a complaint. They should be good at giving you options and the advise won't cost you a dime.

Edit... Oh, yeah, what they said!  ^

[DrDea]

Yea Gun.2 minutes would do it.I seriously suggest you force them to do a new engine or at LEAST offer to guarentee the one you have.Im an engine builder.I know about these things buddy.

[nirvana]

Go to a reliable local auto shop, I suggest it more cause.......it's usually cheaper.  Oil change where I work is under $50 and we make sure to check oil before it leaves.

[rpm]

Originally posted by Gunslinger
I take my wife's 2002 Mustang GT to the dealership for oil change and inspection

Mistake #1
Never use the dealer for anything other than warranty work.

So I wait a freaking HOUR and I pay the fee and take off.  I'm hearing a weird noise from the engine and the car is acting funny.  I look down at the guage and NO OIL PRESSURE!

These Idiots at AV ford DIDNT REFILL THE OIL AFTER THEY DRAINED IT.  I KID YOU NOT, I couldnt make this up.

See Mistake #1

I only got a block away before I turned around.  They added 5 quarts to it right there in the parking lot.  I told them I wasn't paying and I'm not taking my car back untill it has been completly inspected.

Mistake #2
Make them replace the engine. Accept no substitue. They ruined that engine.

They gave me a rental and said call you on monday
What complete morons.  I said never again after the last time they screwed up one of my cars.  This time I really mean it....never again will they get my business.

I would lay down my terms politely, but firmly for a new crate engine, or your attorney will be in contact. You have a very strong case in court and they know it. They screwed up.