Sarra
10-22-2007, 10:18 PM
So, the car got new cam seals (all 4) and a new front main seal on Friday. Tomorrow, it's getting another seal replaced, behind the water pump.
So, instead of just-replaced seals blowing out, it was an entirely different seal that went, which in a way, makes me happy.
The mechanic is going to replace the seal free. Not being a cheapskate, I'm gonna at least pay for parts. Kickass mechanic.
While I was there, I was introduced to another car (on accident), that had the cam seals go as well. The owner used an iffy mechanic to replace them, and they used aftermarket seals that are too small, and they apparently used JB weld to hold some of the gears on, which now refuse to break free. So, that engine is toast. Glad it isn't mine.
So, instead of just-replaced seals blowing out, it was an entirely different seal that went, which in a way, makes me happy.
The mechanic is going to replace the seal free. Not being a cheapskate, I'm gonna at least pay for parts. Kickass mechanic.
While I was there, I was introduced to another car (on accident), that had the cam seals go as well. The owner used an iffy mechanic to replace them, and they used aftermarket seals that are too small, and they apparently used JB weld to hold some of the gears on, which now refuse to break free. So, that engine is toast. Glad it isn't mine.