So my truck has been in the shop for over 3 weeks now... That's above and beyond the 2 weeks it was in the shop for just 7 weeks ago... Today they called to say it was finally done... My partner and I were over there to pick it up almost before the phone had hit the cradle... They didn't really charge much for all that time, mostly just parts since they were the fault of some of the issues while it was in for the first 2 weeks... I drove happily away...
Until I hit the highway that is... When I couldn't get the truck up above 55 in the mile between exits, I turned around, brought it back and dropped it off again... I thought they were going to cry...
So now the score stands at this...
All New Brakes, Drums, Rotors, Master Cylinder, 2 Tires (different Shop)- $2600
Initial Diagnosis and new air filter (different shop) - $250
New Injection Pump, Replacement Radiator Hose - $2100
New Computer, Rebuilt Alternator, Repaired Circuit-board - $1100
Next bill - ?... But not pleasant...
There isn't much more that can be done for a diesel engine really... The last really expensive item is the turbo, apart from the engine block itself... That accounts for a big portion of the power... I fear that is my future...
Had I known 2 months ago that it would all add up like this, I'd have to have considered putting all this cash down on something else... Its that damnable 20/20 foresight I'm lacking... The hindsight seems just peachy...
Posted by Backstage at November 21, 2005 07:26 PM | TrackBack