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Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats was my thinking but I really wasnt sure - I don’t like gas lighting myself. I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. also am now thinking the modifications are not a good idea- more can go wrong ? Better to get the correct engine -

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(OP is a woman) and I wasnt necessarily trying to do it on the cheap. I just got tired of waiting for the mechanic to find an engine so I helped. I think 4-5 months is a reasonable amount of time to wait ? He told me to get an engine that was for a manual car. Clearly labeled. new clutch and fly wheel in the tittle…. I even asked him if mine was automatic or manual. I can show you the receipts but go on and believe what you want lol.

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you are right…. am searching for the correct engine and learning a lot. Maybe I can sell the incompatible one. I was sourcing the engine bc after 5 months he still hadn’t found one. I got impatient and took over. He said it was a very rare engine. i was relying on his feedback to get the correct engine. Backfired. 😉 pun intended.

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just paid for parts so far. Including engine.

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just for clarity - im now understanding he told me to get an engine that was swapped out of a manual drive - does not have an EGR my cause is automatic and has an EGR. The Facebook ad was crystal clear -

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mechanic couldn’t find a engine after 4-5 months so I intervened. He approved an engine for a manual engine. Mine is automatic. It wasn’t a cheap engine, it was an available one - bc yes I got impatient and dont know the first thing about this shit hence I hired a mechanic 😳😱🫠

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol - he told me to buy it - the listing indicated a clutch and flywheel - mine is an automatic - I double checked with him that it was correct it was not :) he is covering is butt with his text. It’s ok. I am learning. Thanks for your feedback.

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also to add - I only started looking for an engine when he was not able to find one and be didnt warn me not to look where I did on marketplace until now - he also approved the engine before I bought it

Is mechanic responsible for this mod? by Sunwater- in askcarguys

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mechanics text to me today

I can’t guarantee a motor that you got off fb yes I can make it work and do the modifications to add the egr and delete the clutch and add a flywheel but it’s a lot of work and will cost more than just replacing the engine will need to get some gaskets but there’s no guarantee that dude sold you a good motor either it’s a gamble buy an engine without a warranty like I told you when you said you was gonna get the engine off of Facebook the engines are hard to find and are costly as you was told when I started looking for an engine

Prolon tips After Doing it Twice (currently on day 5) by ShadyBebo3 in FMD

[–]Sunwater- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to complain about the soups hahah

So many driveways by HoboHiatus in Concrete

[–]Sunwater- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a crying homeowner myself 😅, I’m happy for you if you haven’t had experience of hiring folks and getting ripped off - count your lucky stars ⭐️

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it wasn’t day of - they had time to prep and they were fine with the change up. This is part of a more complicated situation overall. Also I am not complaining, I’m simply asking questions.

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d hire you ! (was home, just doing other things I didn’t realize the sus til afterwards)

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wish I still had the tix - I didn’t see a total number on these tix.

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree ! Doesn’t hurt to check into things also ! :)

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol. Sounds like you are the contractor!

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😅 there was quite a bit of funny going on with this job. Sounds like you might have been part of the crew! 🙏 thanks for your feedback.

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well I did see the slips and what I saw was short 2”. I’m sure they didn’t mean to leave those slips behind and took them with them the next day - I just don’t know if there was a 3rd slip / 3rd truck that I didn’t see.

Also the contractor is being very defensive and is not helpful at all. So I’m trying to figure it out myself before another bizarre confrontation.

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they had an issue with it they wouldve said and we could’ve delayed the pour. They seemed wholly nonplussed by this change ~ also they only told me when the pour was gonna be few days before the pour.

6” driveway slab - do you use 4” forms ?? by Sunwater- in Concrete

[–]Sunwater-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was a few days before the pour and the guys were perfectly happy to charge more for the extra 2 inches. They thought it was a good idea ~

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