| Re: [GMCnet] Who do we trust? Do we have to check others work more often now days? [message #328149 is a reply to message #328139] |
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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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Right along this line....
I have a lift in my barn. People think I have it so I can save money on oil changes.
Well, that is not really it. I have always done a lot of my own work, but used to farm out lube services. I thought I had a reputable shop. But once I had to go under that car for something, and noticed a scratch on the oil filter. I didn't think much of it under I was under there again (for the same reason) and noticed that the oil filter (that I had just paid to replace) had the same scratch....
I always do my own services now. And with the lift, I can take my time to inspect everything underneath.
When I ran an engine lab, I was always looking for good techs. Sometimes I would find one to do work on the family cars and after we cultivated a good relationship, sometimes I would offer said tech a job in the labs. This was universally a mistake for me, because when the tech had a comfortable and stable job, he didn't want to do my work anymore....
That is why the coach is in my barn getting ready to pull the engine out the front. (Lenzi-esk type)
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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