tap...tap...tap...Hurry up already.

12-27-2001, 03:30 PM

My truck's been in the shop at Bankston for almost a whole day. I've had to drive around in the Cougar (Which broke a alternator belt 2 minutes after driving down the street ugh) since there's no way in heck I'll be seen driving the damn Focus they gave me... Ugh..

But, quite the list getting fixed on the truck...

Replace hood struts (Big *** hood, broke small *** struts).
ABS Light periodically on/off
Resolve squeaky accessory belt.
Replace intercooler, inspect O2 and Supercharger.
Replace plugs with supplied Denso's
Fix leaking driver side axle seal.
Fix Posi unit (Clunk. Clunk. Hop Hop.)
Front end alignment.
Top windshield trim came loose again.

Nevermind it needs a full set of tires...

... I tell ya, the spiffy new lightning's sitting on their lot were lookin' awful sexy compared to my clunking, squealing 50000 mile 99... Sigh...

Logan
99 White Lightning
69 Mercury Cougar

[This message has been edited by Logan (edited 12-27-2001).]

12-27-2001, 04:07 PM

Logan,

I'm in Keller all the time at my in-law's house...class of 95 from Keller HS. How old are you? We should meet up sometime...

Later

------------------
2002 Navy Blue WS6 #699 Hurst 6 Spd, Traction Control, MTI Clear Lid, Cutout, BMR STB & SFC's
Stock Dyno #'s, Lid on 3rd pull
2000 5.3 Z71 Extended Cab Nerf Bars, K&N FIPK, BFG 285's
My WS6 & Z71 Site

12-27-2001, 04:32 PM

Damn dude that is a hefty to do list! I will be curious to see how long it takes them to get all of the chit done! I will keep my fingers crossed for ya!

Sam

12-27-2001, 04:54 PM

Hmmm... Just heard from them... Smack smokin' beefheads... Dude is tellin' me to expect $450 to align my front end... hahhaha $120 for ford's "Camber Alignment kit"... Uh.. $20 at napa or $120 at Ford... hmmmm...

Entire rear-end is completely shot, my 3rd party warranty company is throwing a fit that Ford wants to completely replace the rear-end in it's entirety.

(At least I'm actually getting my monies worth outta 'em).

$100 to install sparkplugs... (Which I'm ok with, better them cussing at my coilpacks and fuel rails than me...

One of my accessory pullies is grinding too. Squealin' like a little piggy.

Bad ABS sensor too...

Off to Napa to save myself a $100... Looks like I'll have this POS Foci until next week now...

Logan
99 White Lightning
69 Mercury Cougar

12-27-2001, 05:12 PM

Everyone gets their turn I guess. Remember on that camber kit you need two of them. Hope the warranty replaces the rear end. My last warranty company said as long as it moves the vehicle blah blah blah... The new truck usually comes after two of these visits

. Lets make some TALON Foci videos

.

12-27-2001, 07:00 PM

Logan

the plugs should be a no brainer while the intercooler is off.. Least thats what they told me...

Doug

12-27-2001, 09:44 PM

They started telling me how hard it is to get the coil packs off and everything. Is it just me, or is Brian there a bit of a moron?

Logan
99 White Lightning
69 Mercury Cougar

12-27-2001, 09:46 PM

Hankd... I'm not in Keller anymore, moved to flower mound a few weeks ago... But come hang out at our meetings!

Logan

12-27-2001, 10:01 PM

Yeah,
I did 7/8ths of my plugs two weeks ago and I might do the other one Saturday if I can get an early start.

12-28-2001, 02:33 PM

Quote:

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Logan:
Hankd... I'm not in Keller anymore, moved to flower mound a few weeks ago... But come hang out at our meetings!

Logan</font>

Cool...I'll try to meet up with some of ya'll sometime...

[This message has been edited by hankd (edited 12-28-2001).]

12-28-2001, 02:41 PM

Hurry before the weather gets too cold Six. Logan I didn't see your truck in the bay today? Guess they are waiting on parts and the warranty company to approve the work. I bet they send out an inspector first

.

12-28-2001, 07:59 PM

The work didn't get approved until like 4pm today, so they'll be doing the rear axle, ABS sensors, and idler pulley on Monday. Intercooler and plugs are already done.

The leaking axle seal got gear lube all over my damn Porterfield pads...Warranty company will only approve stock replacements. Ah well...

Logan
99 White Lightning
69 Mercury Cougar

12-28-2001, 08:13 PM

At least it got approved

I have a feeling nothing on my truck will ever again...

Doug

12-29-2001, 07:13 AM

Yeah, I went in yesterday and talked to Jerry, Brian, Duncan and the service manager guy and was screaming them that Doug Boss from Carrollton, TX in the Silver 2000 L got his plugs in for free so damn it they were going to install mine for free too...

Strangely, While I was yelling the service manager guy was writing stuff down like mad... Weird. He must've been impressed with my argument.

heheheh

Logan
99 White Lightning
69 Mercury Cougar

12-29-2001, 02:10 PM

logan
my dealer asks me it if brought new plugs when i've had the coolers replaced 3 times.

12-27-2001, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	tap...tap...tap...Hurry up already. My truck's been in the shop at Bankston for almost a whole day. I've had to drive around in the Cougar (Which broke a alternator belt 2 minutes after driving down the street ugh) since there's no way in heck I'll be seen driving the damn Focus they gave me... Ugh.. But, quite the list getting fixed on the truck... Replace hood struts (Big * hood, broke small * struts). ABS Light periodically on/off Resolve squeaky accessory belt. Replace intercooler, inspect O2 and Supercharger. Replace plugs with supplied Denso's Fix leaking driver side axle seal. Fix Posi unit (Clunk. Clunk. Hop Hop.) Front end alignment. Top windshield trim came loose again. Nevermind it needs a full set of tires... ... I tell ya, the spiffy new lightning's sitting on their lot were lookin' awful sexy compared to my clunking, squealing 50000 mile 99... Sigh... Logan 99 White Lightning 69 Mercury Cougar [This message has been edited by Logan (edited 12-27-2001).]

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12-27-2001, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
hankd Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Logan, I'm in Keller all the time at my in-law's house...class of 95 from Keller HS. How old are you? We should meet up sometime... Later ------------------ 2002 Navy Blue WS6 #699 Hurst 6 Spd, Traction Control, MTI Clear Lid, Cutout, BMR STB & SFC's Stock Dyno #'s, Lid on 3rd pull 2000 5.3 Z71 Extended Cab Nerf Bars, K&N FIPK, BFG 285's My WS6 & Z71 Site

12-27-2001, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCC2000L Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Damn dude that is a hefty to do list! I will be curious to see how long it takes them to get all of the chit done! I will keep my fingers crossed for ya! Sam

12-27-2001, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Hmmm... Just heard from them... Smack smokin' beefheads... Dude is tellin' me to expect $450 to align my front end... hahhaha $120 for ford's "Camber Alignment kit"... Uh.. $20 at napa or $120 at Ford... hmmmm... Entire rear-end is completely shot, my 3rd party warranty company is throwing a fit that Ford wants to completely replace the rear-end in it's entirety. (At least I'm actually getting my monies worth outta 'em). $100 to install sparkplugs... (Which I'm ok with, better them cussing at my coilpacks and fuel rails than me... One of my accessory pullies is grinding too. Squealin' like a little piggy. Bad ABS sensor too... Off to Napa to save myself a $100... Looks like I'll have this POS Foci until next week now... Logan 99 White Lightning 69 Mercury Cougar

12-27-2001, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
L8-APEX Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Everyone gets their turn I guess. Remember on that camber kit you need two of them. Hope the warranty replaces the rear end. My last warranty company said as long as it moves the vehicle blah blah blah... The new truck usually comes after two of these visits . Lets make some TALON Foci videos .

12-27-2001, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Logan the plugs should be a no brainer while the intercooler is off.. Least thats what they told me... Doug

12-27-2001, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	They started telling me how hard it is to get the coil packs off and everything. Is it just me, or is Brian there a bit of a moron? Logan 99 White Lightning 69 Mercury Cougar

12-27-2001, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Hankd... I'm not in Keller anymore, moved to flower mound a few weeks ago... But come hang out at our meetings! Logan

12-27-2001, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sixpipes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Yeah, I did 7/8ths of my plugs two weeks ago and I might do the other one Saturday if I can get an early start.

12-28-2001, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
L8-APEX Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Hurry before the weather gets too cold Six. Logan I didn't see your truck in the bay today? Guess they are waiting on parts and the warranty company to approve the work. I bet they send out an inspector first .

12-28-2001, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	The work didn't get approved until like 4pm today, so they'll be doing the rear axle, ABS sensors, and idler pulley on Monday. Intercooler and plugs are already done. The leaking axle seal got gear lube all over my damn Porterfield pads...Warranty company will only approve stock replacements. Ah well... Logan 99 White Lightning 69 Mercury Cougar

12-28-2001, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Silver_2000_:)! Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	At least it got approved I have a feeling nothing on my truck will ever again... Doug

12-29-2001, 07:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Logan Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Yeah, I went in yesterday and talked to Jerry, Brian, Duncan and the service manager guy and was screaming them that Doug Boss from Carrollton, TX in the Silver 2000 L got his plugs in for free so damn it they were going to install mine for free too... Strangely, While I was yelling the service manager guy was writing stuff down like mad... Weird. He must've been impressed with my argument. heheheh Logan 99 White Lightning 69 Mercury Cougar

12-29-2001, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
lightning2strikes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	logan my dealer asks me it if brought new plugs when i've had the coolers replaced 3 times.