So we had a problem with my car. It make a *popping noise* whenever i make sharp turns (backing out/pulling in of a parking space) so we thought that we better get it fixed. We brought it to the mechanic and he installed a bushing kit and did something else to fix it, all to the amount of $300. We went for a run after he claimed to have fixed it, and it sounded fine. Later that evening i go to pull out of my driveway, the loud, embarrasing popping noise is back. Can i go back to the mechanic and make him fix it? What do i do?
2007-09-04 12:10:55 · 9 answers · asked by MZ 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no you dont make him fix it. you take it back & tell him its still making the same noise and give him a chance to fix it. but be sure to ask if he's going to charge for it again before you let him work on it.
2007-09-04 15:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him to look at the steering bump stops. They're basically bolts that keep the wheels from turning too far either way.
While holding the steering wheel all the way in either direction, there is force pressing the "stops" against the front wheel spindle.
As the car moves up or down ever so slightly, the "stop" rubs up and down a little bit on the spindle.
There may not be a permanent fix at this point as the back of the spindle has been scored by the "stop".
I had a 1985 Celica that did the same thing. Just don't hold the steering wheel all the way in either direction to keep it from making the noise.
2007-09-04 12:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it particularly is a especially nasty knock. Knocking can come from some situations. it particularly is preignition because of the fact of too a lot carbon enhance contained in the combustion chamber. You was hoping that "track up in a bottle" wiped sparkling that out yet purely idling around isn't adequate to make it do its job. Spark timing too greater could make the engine knock, however the knock sensor could have retarded the engine to arrest that and the overall performance could have been very crappy. If the timing belt slipped and somebody adjusted to ignition timing to objective and make amends for that, you need to land up with a severe engine knock and undesirable overall performance. i do no longer think of your knock appears like that nonetheless. because of the fact the dipstick got here up dry there migtht have nevertheless been a pair of quarts of oil contained in the backside of the pan so the warning gentle did no longer come directly to sign no oil tension. Oil ordinarily lubricates the engine areas a minimizes placed on, in spite of the undeniable fact that it additionally enables to kick back the engine particularly. while there is not any longer adequate oil to take the greater warmth, it is going to burn, deposit carbon and sludge and placed on the engine greater. Your knock appears like a connecting rod bearing that is wiped out and letting th erod wander onthe crankshaft an pound against it. quickly it gets caught and injury its way out the component to the engine or by the oil pan. Rebuilding an engine in spite of each thing that injury is often no longer particularly particularly worth the problem. you could totally diagnose that problem by removing the oil pan and shaking the connecting rods. The undesirable one would be particularly loose while in comparison with the forged ones. The crankshaft will must be floor and refinished and an undersized bearing put in. it particularly is various artwork that a machinist ought to do. right here is each and all the information you need to use, because of the fact you are going to the save. they'll inform you each and all the stuff I pronounced and advantageous ten or twenty greater issues they could get you to pay for on a thank you to thoroughly rebuilding the engine for a small fortune. you could run out of oil and nevertheless turn the engine over. The final straw is while it seizes once you run it dry for awhile. i does no longer attempt to repair that different than to thoroughly warm rod it with all new areas and bore it out. you settle on.
2016-10-03 23:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Take it back and tell him that the problem was only temporarily fixed. Legally, he has to fix your car or give you your money back.
2007-09-04 12:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by withodenonmyside 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any mechanic worth anything will look at it again and try to make a happy customer.
2007-09-04 12:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by ryankneale 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If hes an honest mechanic, he will stand behind his work.
2007-09-04 12:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, he guessed wrong. Obviously not a bushing. Sometimes the problem is not "clearly that". It is a learning experience for him too.
2007-09-04 12:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES WE CALL THAT A COME PACK HE DID NOT FIX IT THE FRIST TIME HE NEED TO FIX RIGHT W/ NO CHARGE.
2007-09-04 12:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly RIch 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can make hem fix it only if he guarantees his work if not your screwed. but maby he's nice
2007-09-04 12:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jarod C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋