Man, I'm sick of vehicles!

GolfNut · 02-09-2012, 06:54 PM

Have had nothing but car troubles this week, and man they've piled up at once. Get this:

My truck: water pump went out Monday....broke bolt off in block removing pump Tuesday.

Daughters Grand Cherokee: Headlights needed replacing so she can go out of town: (melted from the house fire but she'd been living with them for 2 years. I wanted them fixed for out of town) so: wrecking yard for a set of lights. Not too big a deal, get home to put them in, discover header panel cracked. Crap. Order header panel. Picked up last night, put Jeep together this morning. 1 down.

Wife's Mark VIII: Used the Mark to go pick up lights for Daughters jeep> Something at wrecking yard stabbed the inner sidewall of the front tire. FRACK! Yesterday morning, air up tire and haul A$$ to Les Schwab. Barely make it. Tire toast. 2 back tires also pretty much shot ( I guess neither of us have outgrown burnouts lol). OK, great, full set of tires. Ugh. what a week....It's only Wednesday. Got up this morning and realized Schwabs put the wheels on the wrong sides. Directional wheels and they had them backwards. Back to Schwabs first thing. Swap wheels around. Check off another one.

New water pump for the truck today. Modified pump, tapped new threads for new bolt size in block. All back together.....almost. still torn down, I can't find the 4 fan bolts! Looked over an hour EVERYWHERE can't find the dang things. I've no idea what I did with them. Will have to buy new bolts tomorrow.

And all through all of this, thank goodness I've help in the shop processing orders!! Have to get the truck back together so I can go pick up another load of Spanish Cedar.

Oh and the back brakes on the Mark are in the rivets, so new rotors and all Shwabs wants $455 for the job, pfft I'll do them myself for $100, the dang thing started an oil leak and apparently it's the stupid oil filter flange which I find out is a PITA to replace, and to top it off the right HID headlight JUST went out on it!! Only about $300 to replace IF I could find one.

I need a break, a good cigar, and a cold adult beverage!!! What a week it's been.

Rant off...for now. Thanks for letting me vent.

Oh, did I mention....I'm going to be a Grandpa? My 20yo son calls up: Uh, I'm going to be a Father.........

I quit!

EricF · 02-09-2012, 06:59 PM

Hope things get better for ya Forrest!!!

Congrats on the new addition!!..............I think?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

VirtualSmitty · 02-09-2012, 07:02 PM

Remo · 02-09-2012, 07:03 PM

That sucks bro!! Hang in there

Devanmc · 02-09-2012, 07:06 PM

damn brother that a rough week right there, grab an anarchy...

and really that last part is the worst kind of cherry. i have no idea what i would do if i was to have a kid. Im about to turn 22 and still no where near ready.

<-- what your week just did

shilala · 02-09-2012, 07:07 PM

When it rains it pours. I had a run like that a couple years ago, it became so unbelievable it turned into a joke.

Ogre · 02-09-2012, 07:15 PM

Damn, Hope it gets better for you brother.

Zeuceone · 02-09-2012, 07:18 PM

I feel your pain. Hit a pot hole and bent the front LCA. Found one and replaced it. Front tires are retty much toast. Go to replace them and cant find the wheel lock. Looking for wheel lock and cant find. Check for wheel lock code to order a new one and cant find it. Driving around and hear some clamming from the rear, fcking rear sway bar brackets broke. Drive some more and hear some rubbing from passenger side wheel well, well fender linear is loose.

Ready for the weekend here.

kelmac07 · 02-09-2012, 07:23 PM

Take deep breaths Forrest.

CigarSquid · 02-09-2012, 07:24 PM

That sucks. Have a smoke, drink and some good sleep this weekend!

jluck · 02-09-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Take deep breaths Forrest.

X2. don't go loosing your mind until after I get you to build me some drawers.

I had a cursed VW diesel beetle that had one break down after another to the tune of over 12K in repairs over two years...I feel your pain!

(That car is gone now)

irratebass · 02-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Wow Forrest, when it rains it pours, no need to apologize for venting, happens to the best of us, here's to your weeks getting better brother.

BeerAdvocate · 02-09-2012, 09:09 PM

I know what you are talking about. I just spent close to $1000 today on shocks,struts,and brakes. And my wifes car needs the same. I think I will burn hers.

hammondc · 02-10-2012, 06:21 AM

Damn bro. Rough week....

RGD. · 02-10-2012, 05:09 PM

Damn - I feel for you. I'd post about my truck problems . . . oh wait, I already did. So yeah - not much to do except sit back, have a smoke and laugh at it all.

Ron

02-09-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Have had nothing but car troubles this week, and man they've piled up at once. Get this: My truck: water pump went out Monday....broke bolt off in block removing pump Tuesday. Daughters Grand Cherokee: Headlights needed replacing so she can go out of town: (melted from the house fire but she'd been living with them for 2 years. I wanted them fixed for out of town) so: wrecking yard for a set of lights. Not too big a deal, get home to put them in, discover header panel cracked. Crap. Order header panel. Picked up last night, put Jeep together this morning. 1 down. Wife's Mark VIII: Used the Mark to go pick up lights for Daughters jeep> Something at wrecking yard stabbed the inner sidewall of the front tire. FRACK! Yesterday morning, air up tire and haul A$$ to Les Schwab. Barely make it. Tire toast. 2 back tires also pretty much shot ( I guess neither of us have outgrown burnouts lol). OK, great, full set of tires. Ugh. what a week....It's only Wednesday. Got up this morning and realized Schwabs put the wheels on the wrong sides. Directional wheels and they had them backwards. Back to Schwabs first thing. Swap wheels around. Check off another one. New water pump for the truck today. Modified pump, tapped new threads for new bolt size in block. All back together.....almost. still torn down, I can't find the 4 fan bolts! Looked over an hour EVERYWHERE can't find the dang things. I've no idea what I did with them. Will have to buy new bolts tomorrow. And all through all of this, thank goodness I've help in the shop processing orders!! Have to get the truck back together so I can go pick up another load of Spanish Cedar. Oh and the back brakes on the Mark are in the rivets, so new rotors and all Shwabs wants $455 for the job, pfft I'll do them myself for $100, the dang thing started an oil leak and apparently it's the stupid oil filter flange which I find out is a PITA to replace, and to top it off the right HID headlight JUST went out on it!! Only about $300 to replace IF I could find one. I need a break, a good cigar, and a cold adult beverage!!! What a week it's been. Rant off...for now. Thanks for letting me vent. Oh, did I mention....I'm going to be a Grandpa? My 20yo son calls up: Uh, I'm going to be a Father......... I quit! __________________ www.wineadors.com

02-09-2012, 06:59 PM	#2
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Hope things get better for ya Forrest!!! Congrats on the new addition!!..............I think?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

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Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! damn brother that a rough week right there, grab an anarchy... and really that last part is the worst kind of cherry. i have no idea what i would do if i was to have a kid. Im about to turn 22 and still no where near ready. <-- what your week just did __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

02-09-2012, 07:07 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! When it rains it pours. I had a run like that a couple years ago, it became so unbelievable it turned into a joke. __________________

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Damn, Hope it gets better for you brother. __________________

02-09-2012, 07:18 PM	#8
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! I feel your pain. Hit a pot hole and bent the front LCA. Found one and replaced it. Front tires are retty much toast. Go to replace them and cant find the wheel lock. Looking for wheel lock and cant find. Check for wheel lock code to order a new one and cant find it. Driving around and hear some clamming from the rear, fcking rear sway bar brackets broke. Drive some more and hear some rubbing from passenger side wheel well, well fender linear is loose. Ready for the weekend here. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

02-09-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Take deep breaths Forrest. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Wow Forrest, when it rains it pours, no need to apologize for venting, happens to the best of us, here's to your weeks getting better brother. __________________

02-09-2012, 09:09 PM	#13
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! I know what you are talking about. I just spent close to $1000 today on shocks,struts,and brakes. And my wifes car needs the same. I think I will burn hers. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

02-10-2012, 06:21 AM	#14
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Damn bro. Rough week....

02-10-2012, 05:09 PM	#15
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Man, I'm sick of vehicles! Damn - I feel for you. I'd post about my truck problems . . . oh wait, I already did. So yeah - not much to do except sit back, have a smoke and laugh at it all. Ron