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honda hoses replacement
On 1/17/10 7:50 PM, in article ,
"Paul" > wrote: > lora wrote: >> Ok, I went in to the Goodyear that is AAA certified for a 2nd opinion. >> They said the hoses were getting dry, but does NOT need to be done >> right away. Also, he showed me the oil pan gasket and found that it >> was indeed a bit wet, but not leaking just yet. Again, he said the >> gasket didn't need to be changed, just yet, not until it starts >> dripping. But it was WET. >> >> BTW, I have changed the coolant back in March 2005. the car is only at >> 65K now. I don't think it needs to be changed again. >> >> About the hoses, for peace of mind, I'm thinking about just geting the >> radiator hoses like yall recommend. How about the other hoses? If any >> other ones have problems, the car would still be driveable, right? >> >> btw, I was quoted $200 for the radiator hoses job and almost $200 for >> the oil pan gasket. They give 10% discount for aaa members. do you >> think this price is reasonable? Still seems high to me, but they do >> match competitor's written estimates. >> >> they only use GOODYEAR PARTS. how do the goodyear hoses fare? anyone >> used them? >> >> again, I welcome all your valuable comments. we only have 1 car for 4 >> people so I need the job done properly and also none of us are >> particularly handy. >> >> many thanks. >> > > This is a 2001 car. If those hoses are original, get them all replaced > asap. All of them. If ANY of them blow out then you are stranded and > maybe with a blown engine as well. Me personally... I carry tools and > can temp repair a hose long enough to get some where safe... or home. > Forget the oil pan gasket. They all seep. If your state requires > no leaks for its yearly inspection, like Texas, then use some > surfactant and a water hose a day before the inspection. Like Texas????? I've never heard that one before & I've been having cars inspected in Texas for more than 30 years, El Paso, Houston & Dallas. I have yet to see an inspector even look under a car much less mention anything about leaks. I think you need to find a different place to get your inspections. > > And get the coolant replaced. 5 years is a too long unless you have > been adding additional anti-corrosion agents every year. > > I don't know Goodyear hoses. Goodyear either makes them or renames > a oem version. I would imagine they are good. |
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honda hoses replacement
E. Meyer wrote:
> On 1/17/10 7:50 PM, in article , > "Paul" > wrote: >> This is a 2001 car. If those hoses are original, get them all replaced >> asap. All of them. If ANY of them blow out then you are stranded and >> maybe with a blown engine as well. Me personally... I carry tools and >> can temp repair a hose long enough to get some where safe... or home. >> Forget the oil pan gasket. They all seep. If your state requires >> no leaks for its yearly inspection, like Texas, then use some >> surfactant and a water hose a day before the inspection. > > > Like Texas????? I've never heard that one before & I've been having cars > inspected in Texas for more than 30 years, El Paso, Houston & Dallas. I > have yet to see an inspector even look under a car much less mention > anything about leaks. I think you need to find a different place to get > your inspections. They seem to be pretty thorough out in West Houston / Katy. Perhaps they just wanted to sell me a $600 oil pan gasket replacement job. |
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honda hoses replacement
On 1/18/10 2:22 PM, in article ,
"Paul" > wrote: > E. Meyer wrote: >> On 1/17/10 7:50 PM, in article , >> "Paul" > wrote: > >>> This is a 2001 car. If those hoses are original, get them all replaced >>> asap. All of them. If ANY of them blow out then you are stranded and >>> maybe with a blown engine as well. Me personally... I carry tools and >>> can temp repair a hose long enough to get some where safe... or home. >>> Forget the oil pan gasket. They all seep. If your state requires >>> no leaks for its yearly inspection, like Texas, then use some >>> surfactant and a water hose a day before the inspection. >> >> >> Like Texas????? I've never heard that one before & I've been having cars >> inspected in Texas for more than 30 years, El Paso, Houston & Dallas. I >> have yet to see an inspector even look under a car much less mention >> anything about leaks. I think you need to find a different place to get >> your inspections. > > They seem to be pretty thorough out in West Houston / Katy. > Perhaps they just wanted to sell me a $600 oil pan gasket > replacement job. That'd be my guess. |
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honda hoses replacement
"E. Meyer" > wrote in message news:C7793B4E.1627C% > > Like Texas????? I've never heard that one before & I've been having cars > inspected in Texas for more than 30 years, El Paso, Houston & Dallas. I > have yet to see an inspector even look under a car much less mention > anything about leaks. I think you need to find a different place to get > your inspections. ******** Depends on exactly where you are in Texas... Some areas under EPA watch require more stringent maintenance than other areas, I am told. Even so, "Goober" might well just slap a sticker on your car. I live in Dogpatch, and you could get an elephant safety stickered here. I have a friend who owns a shop in Houston (West side, near Tomball) and he tells me that the actual regulations are a bit more stiff than are normally applied in practice. |
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