I have a 1992 Protege and the only work i have had done in 6 months was the compressor for the A/C replaced last week. Is the crank pully coming off a coincidence? Or did the mechanic have to remove it to replace the compressor? Also what are the chances of my only having to spend a few $ on a pully bolt and some locktite?
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be VERY wary.... remember that the water pump and the alternator, as WELL as your P/S pump are run off of that pulley... A/C isn't exactly a safety concern if it dies, but if the pulley falls off, then everything else will suddenly be VERY MUCH a safety concern. Be VERY... VERY wary.
Besides, how the hell did the crank pulley fall off if they were just replacing the belt? that's a Bad Sign (TM)Ask me about engine management!
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Originally posted by matt_fulghumbe VERY wary.... remember that the water pump and the alternator, as WELL as your P/S pump are run off of that pulley... A/C isn't exactly a safety concern if it dies, but if the pulley falls off, then everything else will suddenly be VERY MUCH a safety concern. Be VERY... VERY wary.
Besides, how the hell did the crank pulley fall off if they were just replacing the belt? that's a Bad Sign (TM)
I was just driving along on the highway when the battery light came on, Car was running fine with no weird noise. Pull into a truck stop as quickly as possible with no p/s and find my car starting to overheat and the crank pully sitting there and the belts keeping it suspended in the air.
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No I wouldn't be worried. **** that sucks. I can't believe the dinged you so much. Did they replace the harmonic balancer or the pulley or something? But Im sure if you ever want into the timing cover it'll be a bitch to get that pulley off. I know when a car comes into my shop with something like that, we make SURE to tighten the hell out of it so it doesn't happen agian.Too bad I have AWD and you don't!
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Originally posted by 92_2_fastNo I wouldn't be worried. **** that sucks. I can't believe the dinged you so much. Did they replace the harmonic balancer or the pulley or something? But Im sure if you ever want into the timing cover it'll be a bitch to get that pulley off. I know when a car comes into my shop with something like that, we make SURE to tighten the hell out of it so it doesn't happen agian.
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Originally posted by nekoashideI think it was a little excessive... This is not the first time they have worked on a car of mine and i had to bring it back for something else from that same area.Last edited by mannydingo; 03-14-2005, 12:47 PM.
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sue them....or threaten to. they are liable for the costs of repairing that ****.93' Noble Green MX-ZE (sold )
02' Graphite Grey WRX Stage 4, 286whp
05' Pontiac Vibe daily driver, lowered/tinted/rims
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1986 Toyota Crank Pulley...
I used to have an old Corolla, the crank pulley cracked on mine. Dont know how the hell it happened, but it did.
Solution, changed mechanic and looked for another one with good references. Fixed it and no problems anymore.
People say that one has to have a good lawyer, sychiatrist and accountant; B_S! that, one needs a good trusted mechanic man cause without a car one is almost useless for even the most simplest things on a daily basis.
Peace
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how could you not be worried when you lose your alternator, water pump, and power steering? That's a Very Bad Thin (TM). At least your oil pump isn't run off of it.
How the hell does it keep falling off anyway? Did they forget to reinstall the four bolts or something?Ask me about engine management!
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I put about 1200mi on it since i had it fixed and so far it's running fine, They had to recharge the A/C and replace a fitting because it leaked after they shot dye in and told me it wasnt leaking but i got that done free of charge.
I really wanna keep the protege a few more years. The wheel bearings and rear disc are getting replaced soon.
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