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Old 08-17-2011, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunstealer
We are starting a new detached garage/shop tomorrow. Once it is up, a 4-post lift will be following soon after!
Nice! Post some pics when done.
Old 08-17-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunstealer

No more dealer services for me though. We are starting a new detached garage/shop tomorrow. Once it is up, a 4-post lift will be following soon after!
+1...awesome! One of my dreams in life is to have my own lift! Great stuff...please post pics.
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Originally Posted by Sunstealer
Ok, they sent a flatbed back with the car today. The oil problem was an issue with the oil filter. They just installed it improperly. The stud and nuts I found are only used on the exhaust manifold. They disassembled enough to get to all the bolts and none are missing. The only explanation they can come up with is that they were dropped during production of the car. That seems odd, but makes more sense than them just falling off for no reason.

No more dealer services for me though. We are starting a new detached garage/shop tomorrow. Once it is up, a 4-post lift will be following soon after!
I'm just glad that it wasn't the car! Improperly installed oil filter?....That is just so rediculous especially from a dealer! Thanks for posting.
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