Fiancee tried to fix my car...he put a new distributor cap on and everything was fine....then he went to change the fuel filter, however in a 93 toyota tercel, the fuel filter was located behind the engine. In the process of trying to change out the old filter, one of the wires to the fuel filter cracked and fuel leaked out everywhere...he was totally upset with himself. I tried to be calm and told him everything was okay he was trying to do something good and just messed up......he said "it's not ok!!" So now we have to look for another vehicle ( i need one i have 2 children) and we hardly have any money between the two of us b/c he has been out of work and i have been working to support us all. This morning he was driving me to work and he didnt even give me a kiss good-bye and normally he does (he's way over-affectionate) so i was shocked by this, like i did something wrong..when i asked why, he jus kissed me on the cheek...whats up with all this....any thought y he's actn this way?
2007-07-02 05:30:50 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
he changed these things not only b/c it needed it, the car kept stalling...any idea why? it only has 130,000miles
2007-07-02 05:41:41 · update #1
Sure, he is embarrassed because he messed up your car. Now he thinks he looks like a fool in your eyes. that was a big blow to his ego. He is mad at himself, not you. Once the car gets fixed right, then things will blow over. Just don't keep mentioning anything about the car once it is fixed. It will be best, if it is forgotten.
If you are low on money, then don't get another car, just get this one fixed. It will be a lot cheaper. good luck.
2007-07-02 05:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all correct he is embarrassed - he messed up.
No big deal, it is an easy fix less than 25.00 for the parts.
Tell him to cut off the bad section - get a replacement piece flare the ends and get it back together
Not a big deal, the lines are rusted and they will bend when your trying to loosen them. Common for anyone.
Make sure the cut is clean and the flaring tool is also cheap if he doesn't have one. Same thing for brake lines too.
2007-07-02 05:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boy friend is ashamed to have disabled your car and feels guilty that he doesn't have the cash to fix it right.
In my opinion this is not someting that you need to replace the car for.
Slow down and try loosening the engine bolts and jacking up the car to allow you room for the motor to drop down and give you room to work on the area behind the engine. Take your time and don't rush. And don't be afraid to ask a mechanic for advice.
2007-07-02 05:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tim F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
initially you're actually not relatives yet. the place is your fiancee now. How do you already know which you're actually not getting a destroy for the paintings it relatively is complete. you're. Mechanics are high priced. and maximum autos are bought as is. If he have been to restoration autos for no longer something - He'd be the busiest guy on the city. Who will pay his charges, insurance etc.
2016-10-03 10:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though you said everything is fine, he believes you are as upset at him as he is. He wants you to feel safe and know he can do it, so when he messed up he felt he let you down. He Will probably be fine when all is fixed and back to normal.
2007-07-02 05:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes got lots of advice hes just mad at him self because he thought he do a good thing for you now hes inbaeresed about it just fix the car you have remove that chunck OF LINE THAT BROKE ITS NOT THAT HARD JUST USE SOME KIND OF LUBE ON THE JOINT FRIST AND A NEW LINE IS ABOUT 20 TO 30 BUCKS
2007-07-02 09:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by mightyd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMHO he's mad at himself - he knows how important the car is and he's mad he messed it up - keep telling him it's ok and he'll be ok in a while
2007-07-02 05:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by lancej0hns0n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bottom line no man likes to fail at anything, especially when its concerning helping his wife. best bet just dont mention it and he'll get over it
--good luck
2007-07-02 06:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by mr.z28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is embarrassed. to fix this one you are probably only looking at $20 in parts.
2007-07-02 05:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋