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Old 03-15-2005, 09:11 AM
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Default Remember my coolant leak? Total damage $3371!!
It was the radiator, the whole thing was replaced. While the tech was inspecting the car. He found both upper link worn, tie rod ends bad, torn right CV boot, leaking motor mounts. Total came to $3371. I paid $50 deductible. Am I glad I have extended warranty. The warranty company was actually giving my service advisor hell cause I only took the car in for radiator. But now they have to pay the extra $2500.
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Old 03-15-2005, 09:13 AM
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"The warranty company was actually giving my service advisor hell cause I only took the car in for radiator. But now they have to pay the extra $2500."


Which company? That would be useful information, thanks.

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Default how did he find a "leaking" motor mount... motor mounts are solid
metal housings with a big rubber bushing on the inside?
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Must have been leaking rubber then eh? ;-)
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I didn't get a chance to ask details, but that's what the invoice says. I would guess bushing
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I've heard from dealer mechanics that they have fluid in them and can/do leak! :/
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no, they have fluid in them - thus hydraulic motor mounts.
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Default have you ever pulled one out? all it is ... is a metal housing with a
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Default Have you? Inside that rubber bubble is thick fluid.
The trans mount is solid, but the engine mounts are liquid filled.
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Check Mate ;-)
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