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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 413865" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Well here's the not-so ironic part. DF can fix just about anything. But years of being on pain killers for his back have taken their toll, and we both know this, AND we broke down right and I mean RIGHT next to the Sears mechanic shop. I did have a spare serpentine belt in the car so that was a bonus, but I don't typically carry idler pullys. The bearings have been going, and no one - not even my ace mechanic could really identify the squeel. We've had it in the shop - they drove it and didn't charge me - just said "Hate to say it but this is one of those mystery noises - drive it until it breaks." Well I just love those kinds of agreeing men nods because you KNOW who will be driving it when it goes. Fortunately for me I've had this car for 16 years and I know her every sound and I knew months ago something was wrong - I thought slave cylinder or possibly master cylinder on the clutch. I'm not totally mechanically inclined - but with help I do okay. So when the noises started I knew it was something near the water pump - but couldn't put a finger on it. I don't feel too bad since the mechanic couldn't even figure it out. </p><p> </p><p>Anyway - we did manage to find someone to run us home, we got some tools and when we started DF's van? It wouldn't start - OMG too much. lol. Got that running, got to the parts store, got some parts, got to the mall, just for grins asked how much Sears wanted to change the belt -$50.00 (ARE YOU SERIOUS?) okay - so back out to the car. And changed out the pully and belt ourselves. Got it home and now DF is on his way to get a new belt, because I think the one I had is a very old belt off my car from years ago. (dry rot I believe) No biggie, it got us home, but the van is down again - lol. And the stolen SUV is still here - but it won't start either. I haven't gotten the report back from SLED so I'm not sure what's going on with that debacle either. Maybe if they'll let me title it? I can sell it, and go get a car? One that starts and won't set itself on fire. ROFLM tire guage off. </p><p> </p><p>Janet - if you do go to France? Have a lovely time. Take protection. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/abouttime.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":abouttime:" title="abouttime :abouttime:" data-shortname=":abouttime:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 413865, member: 4964"] Well here's the not-so ironic part. DF can fix just about anything. But years of being on pain killers for his back have taken their toll, and we both know this, AND we broke down right and I mean RIGHT next to the Sears mechanic shop. I did have a spare serpentine belt in the car so that was a bonus, but I don't typically carry idler pullys. The bearings have been going, and no one - not even my ace mechanic could really identify the squeel. We've had it in the shop - they drove it and didn't charge me - just said "Hate to say it but this is one of those mystery noises - drive it until it breaks." Well I just love those kinds of agreeing men nods because you KNOW who will be driving it when it goes. Fortunately for me I've had this car for 16 years and I know her every sound and I knew months ago something was wrong - I thought slave cylinder or possibly master cylinder on the clutch. I'm not totally mechanically inclined - but with help I do okay. So when the noises started I knew it was something near the water pump - but couldn't put a finger on it. I don't feel too bad since the mechanic couldn't even figure it out. Anyway - we did manage to find someone to run us home, we got some tools and when we started DF's van? It wouldn't start - OMG too much. lol. Got that running, got to the parts store, got some parts, got to the mall, just for grins asked how much Sears wanted to change the belt -$50.00 (ARE YOU SERIOUS?) okay - so back out to the car. And changed out the pully and belt ourselves. Got it home and now DF is on his way to get a new belt, because I think the one I had is a very old belt off my car from years ago. (dry rot I believe) No biggie, it got us home, but the van is down again - lol. And the stolen SUV is still here - but it won't start either. I haven't gotten the report back from SLED so I'm not sure what's going on with that debacle either. Maybe if they'll let me title it? I can sell it, and go get a car? One that starts and won't set itself on fire. ROFLM tire guage off. Janet - if you do go to France? Have a lovely time. Take protection. :abouttime: [/QUOTE]
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