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232 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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I am a Female that knows nothing about the maintenance of vehicles, besides oil changes. The minor upkeep has been taken care of like the three small belts, my brother put them on. The brake pads were replaced a few years back and new tires about the same time. Unfortunately, I am jobless now and have to work piddly jobs to afford things like food and toiletries. Now my Timing belt needs to be changed, and was told it is $500.00 to $600.00, I have 73,400 miles on it. Its frustrating cause no-one wants to touch it for less! Heck the whole thing is probably only worth $1500.00 if I'm lucky, so no consolation on trying to sell it or trade it in on something else straight across. And today I found out the pump for the windshield wiper fluid is not doing its job, must have went out too! Personally I wish I hadn't bought the $35,000 dollar vehicle, even though it is paid for it is NOT cheap by no means to get it worked on! I'm driving it on borrowed time, especially if the Belt gives out and crashes the whole engine! Am I worrying too much about the belt? Or am I right in being concerned?! God only knows when I can afford to pay anything close to $600.00 dollars unless I get a full time job that pays more than min wage and gives me more hours. At least the heat still works! lol! Other than what I have said needs fixing it runs really well, but from what I've read it could only get worse! None of my friends want to touch it, even though they could do everything else for alot cheaper! Sorry, I had to vent.
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Replying to: poetryoflife (Jan 25, 2009 3:05 pm) You say your friends diagnosed the problem; are they mechanics, and if friends, could they let you pay for it in installments? Alternatively, I saw a TV news segment the other day that was discussing the resurgence of bartering as a consequence of the economic climate. Perhaps there's a network like that near you that you could join to get the repair done. Just an idea. Best of luck. |
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Replying to: poetryoflife (Jan 25, 2009 3:05 pm) |
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Replying to: faciane (Mar 09, 2008 10:40 am) it dies out on me, can someone tell me the problem with it ,an how to fix it myself Just copied your posting because my problem is identical. Did you ever correct the problem? Had it checked out on 2/12/09 & they replaced a small tube that's a vacuum line. Car was fine for 2 days until I took it for a long drive. Same problem is still there i also have to hold the breaks down,an give it a little gas to keep it run'ing THANKS
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Replying to: penguin87 (Feb 15, 2009 12:22 pm) Also, you may want to consider adding some additives on the gas tank, possible your fuel filter may be due for a change. Good luck
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Replying to: ocmontero (Feb 15, 2009 4:41 pm)
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Replying to: penguin87 (Feb 15, 2009 7:03 pm) |
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Replying to: dmutt (Sep 10, 2007 11:40 am) Thanks, Lee |
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The oil leak all out from my Montero. Along with the oil leak came a knocking noise. Took it to a mechanic who informed me that I need a new engine. He mentioned nothing about the oil leak. Then he told me that I might not need to change the whole engine, just to change the engine block. He still didn't mention anything about the oil leak. He also mentioned that it seemed like something broke inside the engine, because the dip stick is loose.
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Replying to: trelanni (Mar 23, 2009 5:43 am) |
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