Ongoing 300D Diesel Engine Saga

#11

"randallbrink" <randallbrink (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

On Sep 16, 10:07 am, trad... (AT) optonline (DOT) net wrote:

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On Sep 16, 6:06 am, Cordy <stefano.cord... (AT) tiscali (DOT) it> wrote:

Eric Shune ha scritto:

"randallbr... (AT) mac (DOT) com" <randallbr... (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:ead14cd4-8c6d-4515-9897-22a949cfd5ca (AT) m20g2000vbp (DOT) googlegroups.com...
The latest development in the ongoing saga of my engine rebuild is
that the shop finally determined that there was a failure within the
fuel injector pump that was causing the low power output. The
technician replaced the part, but then couldn't get the engine
started. He said the injector kept going out of correct timing.
Today, he finally was able to get the engine started. He said that
the engine ran and idled fine and developed normal power. But now
there is so much black exhaust smoke as to create a total obscuration
in the area around the car. The mechanic says he does not know what
is
causing this. Frankly, neither do I.

You need to change........the MECHANIC.

Quote. And get ALL the money back!

I would take the car to another shop that is qualified and knows what
they are doing. Then sue the first shop in small claims court for
whatever it takes to make it right. Under the law, generally you do
have an obligation to let the company who initially fixed it try to
make it right. But after several attempts, when they have
demonstrated they don't know what they are doing, you are free to take
it elsewhere, get fixed and have them pay for it.

Yes, in the worst case scenario, I will change. Unfortunately, in my
area, the choices are few, and the next step would actually be the
Mercedes-Benz dealer, which we all know is the highest-priced
solution.

but they will have to pay the bill...

#12

Which state are you in Randall?

#13

On Sep 16, 12:15*pm, "Tiger" <tiger0... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:

Which state are you in Randall?

WA

#14

randallbrink wrote:

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On Sep 16, 12:15 pm, "Tiger" <tiger0... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
Which state are you in Randall?

WA

Did you try GP Automotive in Everett?

#15

"randallbrink" <randallbrink (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

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On Sep 16, 12:15 pm, "Tiger" <tiger0... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
Which state are you in Randall?

WA
Or Bellevue Motor Works in Bellevue-ask for Al. Very near the BMW

dealership on Northup Way.

#16

I lived in Seattle before moving to California where I live now. I
asked a friend of mine who is a pro mechanic who specializes in
Volkswagen diesels where he would take a 3000 Benz diesel to be
rebuilt in Seattle and his answer is:

Tell him to take it to Autosport Seattle on Westlake Ave. Downtown.
They do
all the work for Barrier Motors. They do a lot of Foreign and Exotic
and
high end Hot Rods in the area.

That's who I use and they're very good.

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