I have heard horror stories about this engine before.
I’m wondering if me and this guy aren’t related.
Bustednuckles
Documenting The Death Of America
I have heard horror stories about this engine before.
I’m wondering if me and this guy aren’t related.
I was a certified master auto mechanic for over 30 years. Every now and then i miss it. Then I’m reminded of how much it sucked… and it sucked for so long before i finally escaped.
I can totally relate to this guy.
I had a Jeep for a while. I gave it the loving nickname of The Repair Of The Month Club. I got rid of it when I made the amazing discovery that surf fishing was a much more enjoyable hobby than constant work on an automobile.
Not only do the cars put out now look like something a demon would 5hit out after a particularly nasty burrito, but the construction for repair requirements as revenge for that same burrito.
Reminds me of the 18RC that was in my Toyota pickup a hundred years ago that i had to work on.
I was a mechanic/nys inspector from 1979 to 85. Graduated with Associates degree in auto technology. Things were changing so fast and unless you were a computer guru you weren’t worth much to the dealerships, prolly worse now. I love cars, old cars.
I have great respect and admiration for an good mechanic that can express themselves so eloquently!
Yes, I certainly get the impression that he’s not having a good day. Unfortunately he forgot the manufacturer’s mantra: ” repairs? Nah, just buy another one”.
please don’t forget Barry’s “Cash for Clunkers”
A turbo Mini Cooper is the same way.
I might be wrong, but I get the impression that he doesn’t like that car.