Timing belt SNAPPED! haha! Options

[creamed_corn]

Thank god for non-interference engines.

I assume it was either an

A. defective belt

or

B. not installed properly,

as it only had 25,000 miles on it.

You guys think I should take it back to the mechanic that did it and demand he fix it for free? That would present a towing issue, granted, as he's an hour away; whereas there's another shop at the bottom of my block that I could literally push the car to.

At least I know why my car is not starting now.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

thats not what i said^^ and well your dad deserves it if he doesnt do a good job.

i said to take it back, because if its an obvious error on their part then they can fix it. are you telling me that my pinstrip was magically altered by the forces of nature and not by the shop who did it cheaply. (im not claiming you said this, just an example)
Wow, so i guess ill never take my car to have your dad work on it, if something ever broke and i couldnt fix it.
i recommend you fix your post, cause it sounds like your father does have ass work.

Wow, I don't like what you saying to me at all. I was saying my dad doesn't do the best job, but most people who go to him know how he does and go to him anyway. He's very cheap. He can do a great job if he wants. He used to do a lot of custom work, and he still does a few restores. He says most of the people who come in are just insurance jobs that the people don't care about their cars, and it's true. This allows people to keep most of the money the insurance company gives them, so they're happy. I'm not one to go saying mean things, but please don't assume things like I'm saying you stripe "Magically altered by the forces of nature and not by the shop." I hope you edit your post to not sound so mean. I think what you said was completely uncalled for. It upset me. I would also suggest slowing down and thinking about what you’re saying, and trying to control your self in the future.

EDIT: You completely missed my point by the way.
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This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Feb 22, 2006 - 4:52 PM