[s-cars] [s-cars} Was Bad CPS - Now Bad Crank Pulley

[Tom Mullane]

Whoa.  Let's not go down that road:
Richard Molk's situation was completely different.  He brought a running car
in for service and the job was botched.  He then blew the whole thing way
out of proportion and made a few very lightly damaged valves sound like the
engine was completely trashed.  Yes, Hoffman f'ed up, but their solution was
reasonable and adequate.  He was obnoxious and was egged on by the list to
be more so.

Dave's situation is simply a case of misdiagnosis.  I suppose he should
argue that he should not have to pay for the cam position sensor and the
accompanying labor, but I suspect that he will only end up paying a small
portion of the originally quoted cost.  If I were Dave, I would point out
the misdiagnosis and pay for the part only (at most).

Not sure where the astronomical quote for the bottom pulley/sprocket comes
from.  From the sound of things, this is the same part being discussed in
the current timing belt thread; wholesale cost is about $45.  Depending on
how far out of whack things are, Dave might be looking a few bent
valves...something that is not anyone's fault.

Dave, you mention that you have an extended warranty.  Why didn't this pay
for the CPS too?

Tom


Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:26:09 -0400
From: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [s-cars] [s-cars} Was Bad CPS - Now Bad Crank Pulley
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The guy I was referring to was Dr. Richard Molk  of Chicago who had a
timing belt change muffed at Hoffman Audi in CT.  The Audifans
archives are in
December 2002 under S-car Head repair, The dealers great deal, and
Let's get Dave a new motor, was: S-car Head Repair, ( he posted some
on his
son David's computer) :-) , and had emails from many current listers.

There are some really similar events in Dave Hoog's  current
situation, so far, that this thread may helpful in sorting out.

Tom