Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 25, 2017 So yesterday i jumped into my old truck but the engine, buddy, she ain't turning. I had just driven 30 miles into the city for my doctors appt and 35 minutes later everything is dead. I am in a parking garage and can't see dook and grab a slip of a shop that worked on it from the glove box. Get a jump and hear clicking noises and dash flashes and truck fails to start. A couple days before holiday weekend and i need to get this towed to shop. Call shop and confirm they can take it -- they can squeeze me in -- but realize it's a Ford dealership and not the other shop that worked on it before. It's also the most expensive burb in the city. But they could take it and get it done most likely before weekend. The problem was it was pitch black in my truck which was in the parking garage and i was only able to locate the dealership receipt. I only had it worked on at one other shop and i couldn't remember their name or number. It was late and i needed to get the truck out of the garage and towed somewhere. But now i have an undriveable truck sitting at one of the most expensive dealerships in town. And i am guessing the starter needs replacement. Can somebody please send me money?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted May 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 25, 2017 Yes, but I will need a kidney in exchange for said money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 25, 2017 Your smart phone doesn't have a flashlight? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted May 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, 2Far said: Your smart phone doesn't have a flashlight? They guys at the dealership are thinking the same thing as they laugh and markup the prices on the parts and labor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, 2Far said: Your smart phone doesn't have a flashlight? No speed dial for important numbers either. Just floating along in life waiting to get screwed by previously unplanned on situations. What can I say Dots. Sorry, I spent any money I could have loaned you on a well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: No speed dial for important numbers either. Just floating along in life waiting to get screwed by previously unplanned on situations. What can I say Dots. Sorry, I spent any money I could have loaned you on a well. Or Google, Safari, Bing, yelp, etc., apparently. Welcome to the 20th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 25, 2017 Good luck with your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted May 25, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, dotman17 said: Can somebody please send me money?? Oh for goodness sake! How can we do that unless you start a GoFundMe page, or something? Those GoFundMe thingies have worked so well here in the past, too, with all kinds of contributions made to needy Forumites! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 2Far said: Your smart phone doesn't have a flashlight? It did. But my prescription glasses couldn't read the tiny print. Thanks for calling out that i am a cripple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 25, 2017 1 minute ago, dotman17 said: It did. But my prescription glasses couldn't read the tiny print. Thanks for calling out that i am a cripple. Oy, take a picture of it & then enlarge on the screen. You left-coasters are helpless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted May 25, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, 2Far said: Oy, take a picture of it & then enlarge on the screen. You left-coasters are helpless. No way it could be the legal weed........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted May 25, 2017 2 other things: the place i took it to is a mile from where my wife works for logistical reasons and 2) i just moved out of the area so i don't have any established mechanics. Cut me some slack you asshles. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, 2Far said: Oy, take a picture of it & then enlarge on the screen. You left-coasters are helpless. Tried that too. Poor resolution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted May 25, 2017 21 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Oh for goodness sake! How can we do that unless you start a GoFundMe page, or something? Those GoFundMe thingies have worked so well here in the past, too, with all kinds of contributions made to needy Forumites! I thought that was our national health policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted May 25, 2017 I love the badgering in here. You guys ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 25, 2017 18 minutes ago, dotman17 said: Cut me some slack you asshles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted May 25, 2017 ^^^ is there a punch line here jsharr d harr? You always have them. Please don't let me down. I don't handle disappointment well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 25, 2017 Just now, dotman17 said: ^^^ is there a punch line here jsharr d harr? You always have them. Please don't let me down. I don't handle disappointment well. Shit, you really are fucking blind. I am almost sorry for making fun of you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted May 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, jsharr said: Shit, you really are fucking blind. I am almost sorry for making fun of you now. I dunno. I contracted Syphilis years ago from RG. It was worth it though. Best fuck I ever had. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 25, 2017 Just connect the dots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 25, 2017 Share #21 Posted May 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Just connect the dots. Oh, so, masturbate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted May 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, dotman17 said: I dunno. I contracted Syphilis years ago from RG. It was worth it though. Best fuck I ever had. Pitcher or catcher? Inquiring minds and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted May 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, jsharr said: Pitcher or catcher? Inquiring minds and all. An animal never tells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 25, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, dotman17 said: An animal never tells so catcher then. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted May 25, 2017 Share #26 Posted May 25, 2017 So whats the story with the truck ? Loose battery terminal ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted May 26, 2017 Share #27 Posted May 26, 2017 If you drive old vehicles, you have to carry AAA. When the truck breaks, you call for a tow, they take you and the truck home, and you can deal with the broken truck on your own terms, from your own driveway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted May 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Further said: So whats the story with the truck ? Loose battery terminal ? Dealer said my battery cable broke. Also said my belt was bad and too small, the belt tensioner was frozen and water pump was leaking. $1100 + tax. When i heard water pump i smelled bullshit so i had my wife take the report back to the original shop and they said i need a new alternator and recommended replacing the tensioner for $650 + tax. So fuck them all. Truck is driveable so going to let it sit in driveway until i can find a trusted 3rd mechanic shop. Weasels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted May 26, 2017 That might be my next door neighbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted May 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Further said: If you drive old vehicles, you have to carry AAA. When the truck breaks, you call for a tow, they take you and the truck home, and you can deal with the broken truck on your own terms, from your own driveway. Yes. But my coverage only covers 11 miles and i live 30+ miles out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Share #31 Posted May 26, 2017 1 minute ago, dotman17 said: Yes. But my coverage only covers 11 miles and i live 30+ miles out. move. ... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted May 26, 2017 Just now, jsharr said: move. ... What a delightful ass you are. RG has you covered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted May 26, 2017 Share #33 Posted May 26, 2017 None of that stuff is high tech. Do it yourself for less than 100, depending on the water pump. Or find an honest independent guy and pay a couple hundred. No way is it a grand plus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #34 Posted May 26, 2017 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #35 Posted May 26, 2017 So Napa and Autozone sell a new alternator for about $200 and a new belt tensioner is like $50. I'm going to pay my neighbor to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 26, 2017 Share #36 Posted May 26, 2017 DIY. It will make for a weeks worth of stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted May 26, 2017 Share #37 Posted May 26, 2017 19 hours ago, dotman17 said: Yes. But my coverage only covers 11 miles and i live 30+ miles out. They have, or used to, a premium plan that covers 100 miles, I think. Plus, they'll tow it anywhere, not just a AAA garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 27, 2017 Share #38 Posted May 27, 2017 18 hours ago, Reverend_Maynard said: They have, or used to, a premium plan that covers 100 miles, I think. Plus, they'll tow it anywhere, not just a AAA garage. Yup! Just costs a little more, and it has served me well with an aging vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 27, 2017 Share #39 Posted May 27, 2017 On May 25, 2017 at 9:29 PM, jsharr said: move. ... And while you're at it, start drinking heavily. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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