Ricky's Car

Janet · 09-28-2009, 07:32 AM

Thanks all! It usually doesn't cost us a whole lot, that's about the only thing we have some luck in...lol. With a husband that knows just about everyone around that deals somehow in vehicles...lol. They put a newer transmission, new water pump and timing belt on it for around $450. Rick knew where to get the parts, plus knew a guy to put it in.

They got it home and it's still leaking. Now hubby thinks that it wasn't the transmission, it's this shaft thingy. It's vibrating and may be vibrating enough to cause the leak. So Ricky drove my van today. I told him to hang on with both hands because driving a van in the wind is a whole new experience.

judy · 09-28-2009, 07:47 AM

I hope Rick can figure it out easily, and without it costing too much!

Tiramisu · 09-28-2009, 08:06 AM

Rats, I hope they get the problem figured out soon! I do not like dealing with car repairs!

Harold got a new transmission in his truck last week. Talking about luck - it was down to 150 miles left on the warranty.

gja1000 · 09-28-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Thanks all! It usually doesn't cost us a whole lot, that's about the only thing we have some luck in...lol. With a husband that knows just about everyone around that deals somehow in vehicles...lol. They put a newer transmission, new water pump and timing belt on it for around $450. Rick knew where to get the parts, plus knew a guy to put it in.

They got it home and it's still leaking. Now hubby thinks that it wasn't the transmission, it's this shaft thingy. It's vibrating and may be vibrating enough to cause the leak. So Ricky drove my van today. I told him to hang on with both hands because driving a van in the wind is a whole new experience.

That's what would happen to me or my hubby - we'd have work done and it wouldn't solve the problem - that's why hubby usually just says, "let's trade it in" LOL!!! I WISH I knew someone whom I could trust to fix my cars. Before we moved to Texas (25 years ago) I had a mechanic who was the son of my next door neighbors. I KNEW he was honest and would do only what was necessary to fix my car. Since then, it's a game of chance for me!

Janet · 09-28-2009, 02:59 PM

My husband is out there looking at it now. My son came in to get a parts store phone number. He said his dad was out there cussing up a storm. I don't know why he gets like that. Such a pain!!!

Marilyn · 09-28-2009, 04:50 PM

Oh, Janet, so hope they find the problem and get it fixed very soon!! Issues like this can be so frustrating especially when the vehicle is needed back on the road.

gja1000 · 09-28-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

My husband is out there looking at it now. My son came in to get a parts store phone number. He said his dad was out there cussing up a storm. I don't know why he gets like that. Such a pain!!!

That would probably be me cussing up a storm - well probably not, but I'd be thinking about it

DianaB · 09-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Tell them that it's cheaper than tractor parts!! You wouldn't believe what some stuff costs!!! I hope they get it going soon!!!

Janet · 09-29-2009, 06:53 AM

Thanks all. I just don't know why he has to set a bad example for Ricky. Just because things are not how we want them..etc...no since acting like a raving lunatic. Don't get me wrong...I get upset plenty, but do try to control it especially when I'm around anyone ESPECIALLY Ricky.

DianaB · 09-29-2009, 07:05 AM

You're a good mom, Janet!!!! I'm sure that Rick's just fustrated. All men (and women) do that at times.

09-28-2009, 07:32 AM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Thanks all! It usually doesn't cost us a whole lot, that's about the only thing we have some luck in...lol. With a husband that knows just about everyone around that deals somehow in vehicles...lol. They put a newer transmission, new water pump and timing belt on it for around $450. Rick knew where to get the parts, plus knew a guy to put it in. They got it home and it's still leaking. Now hubby thinks that it wasn't the transmission, it's this shaft thingy. It's vibrating and may be vibrating enough to cause the leak. So Ricky drove my van today. I told him to hang on with both hands because driving a van in the wind is a whole new experience. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

09-28-2009, 07:47 AM	#2
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	I hope Rick can figure it out easily, and without it costing too much! __________________ *Judy*

09-28-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	Rats, I hope they get the problem figured out soon! I do not like dealing with car repairs! Harold got a new transmission in his truck last week. Talking about luck - it was down to 150 miles left on the warranty. __________________ SANDY

09-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	My husband is out there looking at it now. My son came in to get a parts store phone number. He said his dad was out there cussing up a storm. I don't know why he gets like that. Such a pain!!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

09-28-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Oh, Janet, so hope they find the problem and get it fixed very soon!! Issues like this can be so frustrating especially when the vehicle is needed back on the road. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

09-28-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Tell them that it's cheaper than tractor parts!! You wouldn't believe what some stuff costs!!! I hope they get it going soon!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

09-29-2009, 06:53 AM	#9
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Thanks all. I just don't know why he has to set a bad example for Ricky. Just because things are not how we want them..etc...no since acting like a raving lunatic. Don't get me wrong...I get upset plenty, but do try to control it especially when I'm around anyone ESPECIALLY Ricky. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

09-29-2009, 07:05 AM	#10
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	You're a good mom, Janet!!!! I'm sure that Rick's just fustrated. All men (and women) do that at times. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

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