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i went to my mechanic because i needed to replace my water pump. it was ment to be a $300 job (parts and labour). the night it was done i was on my way to the central coast from sydney and.......i lose all power and my car stalls on the f3???

WTF happened??? :huh:

i spent $220 to get it towed to my other mechanic. the next afternoon i was there while they stripped the motor down. timing belt was 50% of its normal thickness. little strands and belt reminence was everywhere. the head was taken off and just as i suspected...exhaust valves were f@kt! slight scratches on the top of the pistons, but they're ok.

i sent the head to the guilty mechanic and told him to replace the valves, seats and guides.

called him today and he said he's only changing the valves. thats when i called my mum...hahaha he's afraid of her! hahaha (don't laugh! you'd be too). now those three things are being changed and it's getting a port and polish too! :P

the guilty one says he's going to pay 50%

what do you guys think???

btw its an SI r33

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I'm guessing the mechanics screwed up the timing belt while doing the water pump, which in turn caused the valves to fail. But I'm no mechanic...

In fact my mechanic friends regularly tell me that I know f**k all about f**k all. (Although when I try to tell them that the double negative in fact implies that I know everything about everything, they won't have a bar of it...).

So someone more knowlegable respond!

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so how much will you be out of pocket if you pay 50% each?

if its less than $400 or so, i would say bite the bullet and pay, then stay away from that mechanic!

after all, time is money. after months spent with lawyers and in court, is it going to be worth the stress and hassle? no.

Warren.

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You have to take the timing belt off to change the waterpump?? isnt that strange? Most cars arent like that.. waterpump runs off the alternator belt.

Excuse my ignorance (only just got my 'line and havent had a good chance to have a sticky under the bonnet :) )

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$400???? more like $1500-$2000. but thats including a port and polish. hahaha. was doing maybe a little bit over 4000rpm. i have pics on my phone but i can get them onto the computer. show the damaged valves & scrapes on top of the pistons.

it feels weird not driving my car. i drive everyday sometimes have 1 day off a week or month. i miss her!!!

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Are you sure that is all the damage that was done? Did you ask him if he even looked at the timing belt because if he did and didnt advise you that it was old/worn he is a lame duck anyways. i'd get your scary mum ( mines scary too) to give him another rev or two and try for a better deal.

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i hate dodgy mechanics but can forgive anyone for making a mistake as long as they make good 100%

if he's doing anything by way of reparation you're lucky; you're getting something from him, but it also means he accepts liability. this is good for you in case there are more problems or you want to push for more. it's a no brainer but don't piss him off now or you'll get it back in peices. as for the port and polish make sure it's being done by someone good or or it'll be worse than ever.

the dept of fair trading is your friend in this - they can't stand dodgy arseholes any more than i can. he should make good 100% but if you've agreed to the current arrangement then there's probably not much more that you can do. if you have further troubles don't do anything with this guy, call the fair trading people and tell them the whole story. they will manage the negotiation for you - it's worked for me in the past.

at this stage however don't be disappointed, it's still a good outcome.

hope things work out for you

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