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NuclearDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-11 09:47 PM
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NuclearDem's truck breaks down, causes aggravation
Starter decided to all of a sudden stop working tonight. Normally, it's something I would fix myself...but a new starter alone is close to $150...and frankly, it's going to be freezing out this weekend.

So now, I begin the process of getting AAA and my usual shop involved...and I'm out of my transportation for the weekend, or maybe all next week.

Well, at least I don't have a job I won't be able to get to.
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david13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-11 09:53 PM
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1. You don't have a job and your going to spend money on getting the
starter done, just because the weather's a little chilly?
How long does it take to do a starter. I never had one take more than 20 minutes. And that included shimming.
Bring the new one and the truck over here, and I'll have it done in 30 minutes, tops.
dc
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NuclearDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-25-11 12:06 AM
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4. You're in Omaha?
Edited on Fri Feb-25-11 12:08 AM by NuclearDem
If so, I'd greatly appreciate the help. The process itself shouldn't take more than an hour, like you said...but the electrical system is usually something I tend to avoid.

Only problem is, I can't get the truck to actually start...so it might be delivered via tow.
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-11 10:26 PM
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2. Give the truck a stern talking to. Point out that the ONLY reason it's not going to the junker
immediately is that you're a really nice person. Lay out some clear limits and groundrules
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NuclearDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-25-11 12:06 AM
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5. I did!
I already told her if she tries these shenanigans again, she's not getting premium next time we're at the pump! :rofl:
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-24-11 10:37 PM
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3. I hear ya!
story of my freaking life, lately. when are we teleporters?
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